Concise Herb Guide

This practical pocket field guide features over 180 herbs from Britain and Europe, with detailed illustrations and descriptions of culinary, medicinal, and other uses. It includes exotic but commonly used species and is compact enough to fit in a pocket, making it an indispensable reference for field and home use.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This practical pocket field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, is a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts of herbs from Britain and Europe. With over 180 herbs featured, each herb type is accompanied by accurate full-colour artworks that showcase the flowers, leaves, roots, bark, and growth habit. A concise written account provides valuable information on culinary, medicinal, and other uses, size, description, habitat, and distribution. Many of these plants are native to Britain and other parts of Europe and can be cultivated in gardens or foraged. Additionally, the guide includes exotic but commonly used species such as vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations make identification quick and precise, making this book an indispensable reference in the field and at home. Its compact size allows it to fit in the pocket, making it a convenient companion for nature enthusiasts.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 138 x 117 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472968272