Reed Concise Guide: Native Shrubs of Australia
$16.99
ISBN
9781760797164
| By | David L. Jones |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Page Extent | 208 |
| Book Size | 120 x 190mm |
| Imprint | Reed New Holland |
| Release Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Subject Classification | The natural world, country life & pets / Trees, wildflowers & plants |
Australia has thousands of plant species that can be classed as shrubs – often also called bushes – and the majority are endemic to the continent. Shrubs, as simply defined, are perennial plants with woody stems that last many years.
The ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to the subject, this book may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 300 images. It covers 212 species of native shrubs in 103 genera and 34 families, offering a useful cross-section of the huge number and variety of Australian native shrubs and includes species from various parts of the continent and over a wide range of habitats.
The coverage includes diverse groups such as banksias, bottlebrushes, native peas, eremophilas, grevilleas, hibbertias, heaths, mint bushes, tea trees, wattles and waratahs. Some highly adapted endemic species are also included, along with lesser-known plants and others with unique vegetative, floral and fruiting features. The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on days out or walks in the bush.
The ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to the subject, this book may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 300 images. It covers 212 species of native shrubs in 103 genera and 34 families, offering a useful cross-section of the huge number and variety of Australian native shrubs and includes species from various parts of the continent and over a wide range of habitats.
The coverage includes diverse groups such as banksias, bottlebrushes, native peas, eremophilas, grevilleas, hibbertias, heaths, mint bushes, tea trees, wattles and waratahs. Some highly adapted endemic species are also included, along with lesser-known plants and others with unique vegetative, floral and fruiting features. The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on days out or walks in the bush.
David L Jones
David L. Jones has had an interest in flora, and particularly orchids, for more than half a century.In 2001 he was presented with the Australian Orchid Foundation’s prestigious ‘Award of Honour’ in recognition of his enormous contribution to the study of orchids in Australia and internationally.
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