EUCALYPTS OF WA

SECOND EDITION

 

This book describes in detail all the naturally occurring eucalypts (153 species and subspecies) in the large coastal and sub coastal regions from south of Dongara on the west coast to east of Ravensthorpe on the far south coast of Western Australia.

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The book incorporates Perth, the Swan coastal plain, the Darling, Stirling, Porongurup and Ravensthorpe Ranges, the Lesueur and Fitzgerald River National Parks (32 National Parks in total) and the mighty karri, jarrah, marri and tingle forest areas from Albany, Walpole, Pemberton to Margaret River.

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An amazing total of 61 species (40%) described in this book are endemic to the region, occur nowhere else in the world!

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For all 153 eucalypts, each are described over a double page, featuring:

• Images of the whole plant, bark, flowers and fruit.

• Distribution map. Distinct features described.

• Notes on how to identify the species.

• Distribution and habitat details

• Meaning / origin of name.

• Detailed botanical description. Seedling painting.

• Conservation Status included for each species

• 352 pages; over 1200 colour illustrations​

 

Additionally, a quick reference guide of the flowering times of all 153 eucalypts has been included, which will be useful to apiarists, entomologists, bird enthusiasts and all growers of native plants.

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Designed and written for those with no botanical training, but also catering for the professional, this book will be valuable for all those interested in appreciating, identifying and growing unique eucalypts of Western Australia’s south-west coast and ranges.

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This second edition is a complete revision of our 2019 original edition. Changes/updates include:

• Inclusion of 6 new species/subspecies.

• Updated taxonomy for all species/subspecies

• Updated distribution maps for all species/subspecies

• Additional and improved images

• Updated conservation status for each species/subspecies – Global, national and state (WA)