Following on from its successful launch in 2009, Collins Wild Flower Guide
- the ultimate reference book for wild flower enthusiasts
- now enters its second edition. Featuring all flowering plants, including trees & grasses, & ferns, this fully revised & updated field guide to the wild flowers of Britain & northern Europe is the most complete illustrated, single-volume guide ever published. Leading botanical artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed illustrations. Species are described & illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. Plants are arranged by family, with their key features highlighted for quick & easy reference. The text offers a complete account of over 1, 900 wild flowers of Britain & Irel&, along with a summary of their European distribution. Collins Wild Flower Guide is an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in the countryside, whether amateur or expert.