Wild Flowers of Britain

Wild Flowers of Britain, penned by the talented Margaret, is a captivating exploration into the diverse flora that graces Britain's landscapes. Published in 2016 by Merlin Unwin Books, this book offers readers a journey through the verdant fields, rolling hills, and hidden corners of Britain, revealing the untamed beauty of its wildflowers. Each page is a testament to Margaret's deep understanding and appreciation for these natural wonders, making it a must-read for nature enthusiasts and botany aficionados alike. The book, while firmly rooted in the genre of nature writing, transcends it with its poetic prose and meticulous research. Wild Flowers of Britain is more than just a book; it's an invitation to experience the enchanting world of Britain's wildflowers through Margaret's eyes. So, embark on this journey with Merlin Unwin Books, and let the wild flowers of Britain captivate your senses.

Margaret Erskine Wilson, late President of Kendal Natural History Society, was a keen amateur botanist and water-colourist. In 1999, she donated to the Society 150 sheets of water-colour paintings representing a thousand British and Irish plants in flower and in fruit, painted in situ over many years and in various places. At the time she donated the paintings to Kendal Natural History Society, she wrote: Begun in 1943/4 for a friend who said, 'I might learn the names of flowers if you drew them for me, in the months they're in flower'! The result is this beautiful, previously unpublished book of all her accurate and informative illustrations, painted over a period of 45 years. Over a thousand British and Irish flowers are represented in this book and it still today serves Margaret Erskine Wilson's original purpose -- it is an easy way to learn the names of our delicate and beautiful wild flowers.