THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WILD FLOWERS AND FLORA

An authoritative guide to more than 750 wild flowers of the world.

Beautifully illustrated with more than 1700 specially commissioned botanical illustrations, clear photographs and maps

Mick Lavelle

This accessible reference book provides a lavishly illustrated guide to the world of wild flowers and flora – including trees, shrubs, herbs, cacti, weeds, grasses, aquatic plants and mosses.

The book is arranged according to geographic region, and every entry includes information on flower hue, size and shape, stem height and spread, leaf size and shape, number of flowers per flowerhead, as well as details of its environment and the pollinator.

An informative introduction explains the lifecycle of flowers, describing the different parts of a plant and the various habitats in which they grow around the world.

With over 1700 detailed illustrations this richly illustrated guide to the world’s flora provides an amazingly comprehensive manual for schools, families and professionals