Pocket-size book on coastal flowers

This pocket-size booklet describes and illustrates many of the
beautiful wild flowers found along the East Devon coast. With a
National Nature Reserve, local nature reserves and several Sites
of Special Scientific Interest, the uniqueness of this coastline's
geology, fauna and flora is recognized internationally, in the
designation of a World Heritage Site

Anyone interested in plant is increasingly aware of the need
for conservation, not merely of the species themselves but of
their habitats. In this booklet, plant species are arranged by
habitat to emphasize their ecology : from mud-flats and salt
-marshes, sand dunes, shingle and rocky shores, to sea cliffs,
coastal fens and cliff-top grassland. Within these sections,
brief descriptions of each plant are followed by mention
of their ecological  distribution and relative abundance locally.
A section on their interest, addresses their use, if any,
whether as food or herbs, or as sources of fibre, drugs,
dyes or oil.

Among the many books on British wild flowers that are
currently available, many are too large, or to expensive,
for the pocket and others may seem bewilderingly
comprehensive to the average visitor or walker of the
coast path. This booklet fills the need for a modestly
priced pocket-book that deals specifically
with the Wild Flowers of the East Devon Coast.

"There is real value in a local guide to wild flowers such
as this. (it) is clearly written, beautifully illustrated and easy
to use. The arrangement of plant species by habitat is
particularly useful and the section of their uses is totally
fascinating. (David's) enthusiasm for, and knowledge of,
the subject is inspiring".
...Alison Cox, Devon Wildlife Trust.