Wildflowers of Cork City and County is a stimulating, contemporary account of the flora and habitats of Ireland’s largest county.

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Wildflowers of Cork City and County is a stimulating, contemporary account of the flora and habitats of Ireland’s largest county. A handsome mix of photography and information, this work is comprehensive and enjoyable, an enduring contribution to an understanding of our flora.

Beginning with an account of the recording of the Cork flora since 1745, the book goes on to describe the floristic features of the county and city, with a chapter focusing on a specific habitat. Modern and historical botanical studies are combined to describe the particular species of each habitat, while plants unique to a habitat are highlighted. Attention is also drawn to species with special features, culinary and medicinal uses, distinctively scented or highly poisonous. Cork City and Cork Harbour are each accorded their own chapter, given their remarkable floral and ecological diversity. Over 1,200 plant species and hybrids (both native and naturalised) are included in this work.

Wildflowers of Cork City and County provides a wealth of botanical data for both the professional botanist and enthusiastic amateur. No one with an interest in Ireland’s flora should be without this book – a classic of its kind.