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The Wildlife Trust Concise Herb Guide Book by Bloomsbury

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The Wildlife Trust Concise Herb Guide Book by Bloomsbury

The Wildlife Trust Concise Herb Guide Book by Bloomsbury is a beautifully illustrated herb identification guide featuring over 180 species from Britain and Europe. Compact yet comprehensive, it offers practical information on identifying, using, and understanding herbs in their natural and cultivated environments.

Key Features

  • Covers more than 180 herb species found in Britain and across Europe.

  • Includes full-colour botanical illustrations showing flowers, leaves, roots, and bark.

  • Concise descriptions detail identification, size, habitat, and traditional uses.

  • Features culinary, medicinal, and aromatic herbs, including exotic species such as cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla.

  • Easy-to-follow format for quick reference both in the field and at home.

  • Published in association with The Wildlife Trusts, ensuring expert accuracy and reliability.

Product Description

The Wildlife Trust Concise Herb Guide by Bloomsbury is an essential companion for anyone with an interest in botany, foraging, gardening, or natural remedies. This pocket-sized field guide brings together over 180 herbs from Britain and Europe, presented through detailed illustrations and expert commentary. Each entry provides a clear depiction of the plant’s key features — from leaves and flowers to roots and growth habits — alongside useful notes on its size, habitat, and traditional uses.

Beyond native and wild-growing herbs, the guide also explores cultivated and exotic species such as vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, making it a versatile reference for herbalists, chefs, and nature lovers alike. The book’s accessible layout and accurate artwork allow for quick identification and learning, whether exploring outdoors, tending a herb garden, or studying at home.

Printed in collaboration with The Wildlife Trusts, this guide combines scientific accuracy with stunning design, offering a trusted and portable resource for herbal knowledge.

Specifications

  • Brand: Bloomsbury

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Wildlife

  • Association: The Wildlife Trusts

  • Region Covered: Britain and Europe

  • Species Included: 180+ herb species

  • Illustrations: Full-colour botanical artworks

  • Format: Paperback pocket field guide

  • Focus: Herb identification, uses, and cultivation

Care & Usage Tips

  • Store in a dry, cool location to preserve the cover and pages.

  • Ideal for outdoor foraging, gardening, or as a reference book at home.

  • Use with a notebook or field journal to record herb sightings and uses.

Why You’ll Love It

Expertly written and beautifully presented, The Wildlife Trust Concise Herb Guide is the perfect field companion for herbal enthusiasts, gardeners, and foragers. Compact enough to take anywhere yet rich in detail, it’s an invaluable reference for anyone wishing to learn more about the diverse and fascinating world of herbs.

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