Over 170 woodland flowers are illustrated and described here.The final section of the book explains how our woodlands have been shaped by our history, and gives a lively overview of how plants have adapted in order to thrive there, in various degrees of shade, acidity and moisture. This book will enhance the experience for all those who walk in woodlands, observe the changing seasons, and who would like to know more about the beautiful plants that grow there. -- Alan Waterman