| Description |
440 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Aims, scope and presentation -- 2. The land and its vegetation -- 3. Some places of special interest -- 4. Regional guide-list -- 5. Description of species -- 6. Comments on the major families and genera |
| Summary |
This book embraces an area that stretches from the Flinders and Mt. Lofty Ranges in South Australia, across Victoria and southern New South Wales to the NSW South Coast. It records the land and its vegetation in a scientifically accurate, but accessible, style. Virtually all species of native trees and larger shrubs in this area are described, and their occurrences are related to the features of their environments - events of the past, geology, landforms, soil and climatic conditions. In a systematic sequence, every species is illustrated and accompanied by a distribution map. Descriptive information is concise, and carefully researched. There are more than 300 colour plates and over 160 black and white photographs. The brief descriptions of places of special interest, as well as the eight regional 'guide-lists' that cover the coast, hills and ranges, high-mountain country, and various inland areas, assist anyone exploring such regions to identify the trees and shrubs |
| Notes |
"A comprehensive coverage of 900 species. Covering areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia."--Cover |
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"Including addendum of changes and new species." |
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"The main body of text within this reprint has not been changed from the 1983 edition. However, a greatly expanded addendum has been incorporated (pages 423-440)."--T.p. verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Endemic plants -- Australia -- Identification.
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Endemic plants -- Australia, Southeastern -- Classification.
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Shrubs -- Australia, Southeastern -- Identification.
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Shrubs -- Australia.
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Trees -- Australia, Southeastern -- Identification.
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Trees -- Australia.
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| ISBN |
9781877069703 (paperback) |
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