Encyclopaedia Botanica. The Essential Reference Guide to Native and Exotic Plants in Australia
Sydney, Angus and Robertson Publishers, 1986 (first edition).
Large quarto, xii, 1083 pages with more than 1100 line illustrations by the author.
Papered boards lightly rubbed at the extremities; edges lightly marked; text paper a little tanned (as ever); ownership inkstamp on the front free endpaper; an excellent copy with the excellent dustwrapper.
Every significant aspect of over 11,000 plants is covered in detail: its botanical and common names, family classification, place of origin, natural habitat, preferred soil and position, drought and frost reactions, plant type, height and spread, descriptions of its parts, flowering times, propagation methods, and, where relevant, hints on cultivation and care, special uses, poison warnings, and the history of the legends involving the plant. The book warrants a permanent place on the reference shelf.
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