Abraham, F. et al. (Eds.). The Flora of Sussex.
1st. Ed. Pub. Pisces Publications. 2018 pp.viii, 428 with colour photos. and dist. maps. Folio. New hdbk.
This comprehensive Flora has been compiled to update, expand and revise the ‘Sussex Plant Atlas’ published in 1980 and is the first major account of the county's flora since Wolley-Dod's work of 1937. Around 2,750 taxa are described, many accompanied by distribution maps.
£45.00 [ref: 54134]

Aptroot, A. Lichens of St Helena.
Pub. Pisces Publications. 2012 pp.116 with over 220 species illustrated in colour photographs. Covers all known species, including at least 9 endemics. A new softback copy.
The remote tropical island of St Helena lies in the South Atlantic Ocean, 1,800 km from Africa, a speck of land home to a rich flora and fauna of global importance. This identification guide is the first full treatment since the 19th century, and brings together a wealth of new information based on extensive studies by the author.
£11.95 [ref: 47947]

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Arditti, J. (Ed.). Orchid Biology. Reviews and Perspectives, IV.
1st. Ed. Pub. Comstock. 1987 pp.349 with numerous b/w. photos. and figs. Crown 4to. A new hardback in new dw. Out-of-print.
The opening chapter of this book traces the development of orchid cultivation in South East Asia. Subsequent chapters deal with aspects of orchid evolution and structure. Concludes with an extensive appendix on orchid diseases.
£30.00 [ref: 54493]

Beentje, H. & Bandeira, S. Field Guide to the Mangrove Trees of Africa and Madagascar.
1st. Ed. Pub. RBG Kew. 2007 pp.91 with detailed line drawings, maps and supporting photos. 8vo. Softback. New.
On the edge of land and sea, these trees are an important resource for shoreline communities. Their timber is used in construction and carpentry, for firewood and dyes, in cordage and medicinal products. Describes and illustrates all species of mangrove trees.
£40.00 [ref: 56729]

Blakesley, D. &. Buckley, P. Woodland creation for Wildlife and People in a changing climate. Principles and Practice.
Pub. Pisces Publications. 2010 pp.xi, 171 with colour photographs, dist. maps and text figs. 4to. A new softback. RRP £24.95.
Lively and informative. Recommended.
£15.00 [ref: 47628]

Blockeel, T.L. et al. (Eds.). Atlas of British & Irish Bryophytes. Volume I and II.
Pub. Pisces Publications. 2014 Two volume set with colour photographs and dist. maps throughout. 8vo. A new hardback set. RRP £75.00.
All 1,069 species of hornworts, mosses and liverworts are mapped in this superb two volume publication.
£65.00 [ref: 47625]

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Booy, O. et al. Field Guide to Invasive Plants & Animals in Britain.
1st. Ed. Pub. Bloomsbury. 2015 pp.304 with 250 full-colour photographs, 200 dist. maps and b/w. illus. 8vo. A new softback. RRP £24.99.
This field guide covers mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and other invertebrate animals. Plant groups include trees, shrubs, climbers & creepers, herbs, grasses, aquatic plants, mosses & liverworts.
£22.50 [ref: 47952]

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Bull, Marilyn. Flora of Melbourne. A Guide to the indigenous plants of the Greater Melbourne Area.
4th. Ed. Pub. Hyland House. 2014 pp.624 with colour photographs and line drawings. 4to. A new hardback. Latest edition. RRP £89.99.
Contains 1,367 plant descriptions with colour photographs and line drawings. Symbols for bird- and butterfly-attracting plants.
£80.00 [ref: 49357]

Clark, L.J. Wild Flowers of the Pacific Northwest.
3rd. Ed. Pub. Harbour. 1998 pp.xi, 604 with 550 colour photographs. 4to. A new hdbk. with new dw. Latest edition. RRP. £49.99.
This is the comprehensively revised third edition. Highly recommended, it considers 782 species and sub-species.
£40.00 [ref: 51615]

Cope, T. The Wild Flora of Kew Gardens. A Cumulative Checklist from 1759.
1st. Ed. Pub. RBG, Kew. 2009 pp.vi, 305 with colour photos., throughout. 8vo. New softback. RRP £32.99
With nearly 2,000 taxa included, this book notes the past and present distribution of wild species within the Gardens, and demonstrates the extent to which the wild flora of the Kew estate has changed over the last 250 years.
£25.00 [ref: 57352]