Aimed at both the general reader & amateur naturalist this Green Guide offers a wealth of information on observing & identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered species of wild flower in Britain & Europe. Flowers with similar characteristics are grouped together to make comparisons easy & each species is illustrated with a superb color painting. There is a comprehensive section on how to identify wild flowers & there are useful notes on the features that make one family of flowers different from another. The botanical keys provided are simple to use & are indispensable on a field trip. Informative & compact this book is ideal for both home reference & as a pocket companion in the field.