Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Ferns of the British Isles (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781443704809)

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to the various different kinds of sedges, grasses, rushes and ferns native to the British Isles. It provides detailed descriptions of the different types of flora treated, as well as information on habitats, natural history, uses, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume is highly recommended for those with an interest British botany, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: 'Grasses (Gramineae)', 'Sedges (Cyperaceae)', 'Rushes (Juncaceae)', 'Ferns (Pteridophytes)', 'Horsetails (Equisetum)', and 'Club-Mosses (Lycopodium)'. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images. This book was first published in 1925.

Author: N. Barrie Hodgson
ISBN-10: 1443704806
ISBN-13: 9781443704809
Publisher: Blakiston Press
Language: English
Published: 08/25/2008
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d