Guide to trees of Britain and Europe
This easy-to-use identification guide brings together in a single volume over 400 species, including all the common European trees as well as many rare ones. Many separate seasonal as well as permanent features of common species are illustrated, making this book of practical value throughout the year. The quality of the artwork will enable tree-lovers to identify and appreciate the trees while on field trips or wen studying the book at home. The text is thorough and accurate, describing the distinctive features of genera as well as of habit (outline); bark; branches; buds; leaves; inflorescence; flowers, fruit; seed; taxonomic notes; ecological notes; distribution. There is a general key to the genera and species of tree at the beginning of the book and a key to species incorporated into the text. This will enable the reader to find any tree in the book with ease. The text also includes an introduction, glossary and index containing both common and botanical names. -- Page 2 of cover
Print Book, English, 2000
Hamlyn, London, 2000