Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Ferns of the British Isles and North-western Europe

Full Title: Colour Identification Guide to the Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Ferns of the British Isles and North-western Europe
Second Hand
Hardcover
Author: Rose, F.
Published by: Viking

1st edition. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket: Near Fine.
Internally crisp, clean and bright; just light age toning to the plate leaves and a very small number of small, light pencil notes. Some dried fern specimens inserted. Red cloth boards faded at top and bottom edges, otherwise crisp and clean. DJ lightly bumped at edges with a small tear at the bottom on the rear; otherwise clean and bright.
Essential reading for both the amateur gardener and professional botanist, this is a definitive and comprehensive guide to all the native and naturalized grasses, sedges, rushes and ferns to be found in the British Isles, and all those that are frequently found in north-western Europe. Over 420 species are described and over 350 are illustrated in full colour plates of exceptional beauty and accuracy. Following the general nomenclature and classification, the author describes each species in detail, stressing the features most important for accurate identification. There is also an invaluable illustrated glossary of technical terms and plant structures.
ISBN: 670806889