Encyclopaedia Botanica: The Essential Reference Guide to Native and Exotic Plants in Australia

Every significant aspect of a plant 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, description of its parts, flowering times, propagation methods and, where relevant, hints on cultivation and care, special uses, poison warnings, and the history or legends involving the plant.

Publisher: Cornstalk Publishing

Date Published: 1990

Book Condition: Good hardcover in a dust jacket showing a closed tear at the top edge of the spine and minor surface and edge wear. There are some small chips and wear to the boards along the top and bottom spine edges. Some spotting and soiling to edges of the text block. Minor foxing to front and back endpapers and half-title page. Some tanning to page edges.