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The Wild Flowers of The Isle of Purbeck, 2nd Edition

Edward Pratt

Nine years after its first publication in 2008, this revised second edition omits 38 plant species that had disappeared, and their sites, yet adds 81 new species and many new sites. All maps have been updated, with three new ones added, showing flower-rich areas and new walks.

The Isle of Purbeck and its surroundings are, for their size, the richest area for wild flowers in Great Britain. This book is an essential companion for walks to see them in this beautiful region. It covers over 1200 species in over 5000 plant sites in public places, together with special flower-rich locations. These are assisted by maps, drawings and over 100 colour photographs of habitats and plants.

Publication date: 20 December, 2017

Category: Flora

Paperback

RRP: £18

ISBN: 978 1908 241450

Extent: 320 pages

Reviews

Excellent Book.

Amazon review

The book contains a great amount of detailed information and is written in a very friendly and entertaining way, with advice such as ‘Pale Flax drops its petals at midday – so it looks better in the morning’!

Dorset Wildlife Trust Magazine.

Ted enjoys his botany and this shows in his suggestions on how to get the most out of a day’s hunting. There are some nice photographs to look at and clear maps that would aid one in walking around selected areas.

The Wild Flower Society Magazine

This is a remarkable local flora, the first to be devoted entirely to the Isle of Purbeck, in Dorset.

Peter Warren, British Wildlife


Edward Pratt

Edward Pratt first took an interest in wild flowers as a child. His interest in botany has continued when he was a vicar and even then he found time to look after a small Wildlife Trust reserve. In 1997, he retired to Swanage and became a botanical volunteer for the …

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