Urban Plants. 2025. (British Wildlife Collection, 15). illus. (col.). 384 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Threatened by heat, drought, pollution and herbicides, urban plants face huge challenges to survive. Those that are able to cope in the harsh and uncompromising built environment form diverse and ever- evolving communities, with native species joined by intrepid arrivals from around
the world.

In Urban Plants,the authorr takes the reader on a walk
through the streets for a closer look at the habitats around us and the species they sustain. Drawing on historical research and
the latest scientific studies, he explores how our villages, towns and cities have changed over time - from Roman Britain and the first
cities, to reconstruction after World War II- and the resulting variation that exists in our flora today, including famous urbanites such as Buddleja and Oxford Ragwort as well as the surprising newcomers colonising our
streets. Trevor also considers what the future holds for our urban plants: the impacts of invasive species, herbicides and climate change, and the concept of urban rewilding.

Richly illustrated with more than 350 colour photographs as well as maps, diagrams and text boxes exploring key urban species and habitats, this is a fascinating deep dive into the biology, ecology and cultural impact of
the plants that set up home alongside us.