Australian Rushes

Biological Identification and Conservation of Restionaceae and Allied Families.

Constructed as a multipurpose monograph, Australian Rushes provides a basis for ecological surveys aimed at conservation and management of this endangered species by means of multifaceted biological investigation, and presents 150 species of 34 genera of Australian rushes.

Eleven contributions cover biology and taxonomy identification, description and distribution of species and conservation.

The Restionaceae, sometimes referred to as the 'Australian Rushes', have often been ignored or totally omitted from ecological surveys due to an absence of reliable identification keys. 

This volume redresses that lack by providing a fully illustrated field guide, allowing all Australian species to be identified.

Combining user-friendly, yet scientifically accurate, text with beautiful pencil drawings, it lists information on morphology, flowering behaviour, distribution and ecological preferences, and definitive anatomical characteristics.