Native Trees And Shrubs Of South-Eastern Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Wear on edges of binding. Chipping, and tears along jacket folds.
A comprehensive field guide and botanical reference, Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia presents an authoritative survey of the woody flora native to one of the world's most botanically diverse regions. Leon Costermans details hundreds of species with precise botanical descriptions, covering identification characteristics such as leaf shape, bark texture, flower structure, and fruiting habits, making it an indispensable resource for both amateur naturalists and professional botanists. The work illustrates the remarkable ecological variety of south-eastern Australia's landscapes, from coastal heathlands and wet sclerophyll forests to alpine woodlands and arid scrublands. Written with clarity and scientific rigor, it strikes a balance between technical accuracy and accessibility, ensuring that readers at all levels can confidently identify species in the field. This landmark reference remains one of the most trusted and widely used guides to Australian native vegetation.
Author: Leon Costermans
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Rigby
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Wear on edges of binding. Chipping, and tears along jacket folds.
A comprehensive field guide and botanical reference, Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia presents an authoritative survey of the woody flora native to one of the world's most botanically diverse regions. Leon Costermans details hundreds of species with precise botanical descriptions, covering identification characteristics such as leaf shape, bark texture, flower structure, and fruiting habits, making it an indispensable resource for both amateur naturalists and professional botanists. The work illustrates the remarkable ecological variety of south-eastern Australia's landscapes, from coastal heathlands and wet sclerophyll forests to alpine woodlands and arid scrublands. Written with clarity and scientific rigor, it strikes a balance between technical accuracy and accessibility, ensuring that readers at all levels can confidently identify species in the field. This landmark reference remains one of the most trusted and widely used guides to Australian native vegetation.