Britain's Plant Galls

A handy-sized photographic field guide that aims to help both beginners and experts alike to learn more about some of the conspicuous, picturesque and even bizarre galls and what causes them in the first place. The book features: * Stunning colour plates showing typical views of each type of gall fe [...]
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A handy-sized photographic field guide that aims to help both beginners and experts alike to learn more about some of the conspicuous, picturesque and even bizarre galls and what causes them in the first place. The book features: * Stunning colour plates showing typical views of each type of gall featured. Approx. 200 photos and 2 illustrations. * Detailed gall profiles covering key identification features and on what tree or plant to look. * Split into three sections covering galls on Oaks, on other trees and shrubs, and on herbaceous plants. * Details of other reading for those who wish to take the subject further. * A handy index of host plants Prepared by members of the British Plant Gall Society with the aim of encouraging an augmented interest in the topic and an increase in younger naturalists who will continue studying this fascinating subject into the future. Readership: Naturalists, students, land managers, those interested in the interaction between insect and plant-life.