Colour Identification Guide to the Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Ferns of the British Isles and North Western Europe

by Francis Rose, Claire Dalby (Illustrator)

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.

Genres: Reference

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Francis Rose was, until his retirement in 1981, Reader in Biogeography at King's college, University of London. He is a lifelong botanist whose specialist studies have included the history and distribution of the British and adjacent continental flora, mosses, the effects of air pollution on vegetation and the ecology and distribution of epiphytic lichens. He is author of many scientific papers, and of several books, with D. L. Hawksworth.
In 2000 Dr Rose was awarded the MBE for services to botany and in 2001 the Cadbury Medal for conservation.

Reviews

[Faye Hindley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used for a university assigmwnt and got all 24 species correctly identified

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very handy and does make identifing a complex plant group a lot easier, the only trouble is the size of the book, its a bit bulky for field work purposes (back-pack required) other than that its spot on

[Robbie Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cross section diagrams came in handy during field work. It's a bit big to lug around and is best used with samples taken in the field.

[Peter Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Superb. Constantly reading as a reference book......