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Then individual species are clearly described and a detailed illustration is given on the same page.Covering all the tree species found outside the major arboretums, from the olive tree to the eucalyptus, this is one of the most important tree guides to have appeared in the last 20 years. The illustrations are annotated with essential identification features, and the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification. There is also coverage of all the species native to Southern Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the small format edition:\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘Entertaining and informative. 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The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs throughout, featuring the species you are most likely to see.By only covering Britain and Ireland, fewer species are included than in many broader European guides, making it quicker and easier for the reader to accurately identify what they have found.Extensive details on size, shape and colour are given and over 1,500 photographs help you identify each species.This is the essential photographic guide to the mushrooms and toadstools of Britain and Ireland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the Collins Complete series:\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e'Wonderfully descriptive photographs'\u003cbr\u003eBBC Wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e‘Whether you are a keen amateur or someone with a passing interest, this book will satisfy your needs.’\u003cbr\u003eThe Sea\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form'\u003cbr\u003eBritish Wildlife Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47832373952855,"sku":"9780007232246","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780007232246.jpg?v=1710331520"},{"product_id":"british-trees-9780007236855","title":"British Trees","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles outside of arboretumsThis easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain \u0026amp; Ireland. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses the tree is used for and its unique history.Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature  bark, leaf, seed, flower, twig and whole tree.Sample identification section:Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26mA slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. 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Covering all tree species commonly found outside the major arboretums, the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification, and the illustrations are annotated with essential features.The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves, buds, and firs you are likely to find, which also provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a ''key'' species. Within each tree family there is a list of key species and a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family. Individual species are then thoroughly described and a detailed illustration features on the same page.This is the ideal poc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Entertaining and informative. 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PROJECT 7: ROOTING WATERCRESS\u003cbr\u003e 98      Oca\u003cbr\u003e 98      Parsnip\u003cbr\u003e 100    Parsnip root\u003cbr\u003e 101    Runner bean\u003cbr\u003e 102    French bean\u003cbr\u003e 103    Tomatillo\u003cbr\u003e 104    Pea\u003cbr\u003e 106    PROJECT 8: WINDOWSILL SALADS\u003cbr\u003e 108    Mangetout and sugar snap pea\u003cbr\u003e 109    Radish\u003cbr\u003e 110    Radish pod\u003cbr\u003e 111    Rhubarb\u003cbr\u003e 112    PROJECT 9: FORCED RHUBARB\u003cbr\u003e 114    Buckler leaf sorrel\u003cbr\u003e 115    Agretti\u003cbr\u003e 116    Yacon\u003cbr\u003e 117    Tomato\u003cbr\u003e 120    PROJECT 10: SAVING SEED\u003cbr\u003e 122    Aubergine\u003cbr\u003e 123    Potato\u003cbr\u003e 126    PROJECT 11: FESTIVE VEGETABLES\u003cbr\u003e 128    Spinach\u003cbr\u003e 129    Lamb’s lettuce\u003cbr\u003e 130    PROJECT 12: NATURAL SUPPORTS FOR BROAD BEANS\u003cbr\u003e 132    Broad bean\u003cbr\u003e 133    Sweetcorn\u003cbr\u003e 134    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