Encyclopaedia Botanica

The essential reference guide to native and exotic plants in Australia

This single volume provides information on over 11,000 plants... Every significant aspect of each 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, 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