It’s not possible for a botanist or artist to identify a plant without a full appreciation of its unique design. It is easy to overlook crucial detail when one is overwhelmed by a heavenly scent and magical shades of colour. ‘Understanding Flowers for Artists and Aspiring Botanists aims to help those who want to deepen their knowledge of floral structure.
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Grasses guide
Want to start identifying grasses? The FSC grasses guide features a manageable list of 30 species, all widespread and common. Descriptions and diagrams demystify specialist terms, from awns to spikelets. Also included is a multi-access key to vegetative characters.
Describing flowers
Need to use a flora to identify flowers, but rusty on the botanical words? This handy guide illustrates the main characters used in identification, including specialist terminology for leaves and parts of the flower.
