Eucalypts of WA The South-West Coast and Ranges
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.
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 in the Albany, Walpole, Pemberton to Margaret River areas.
All will appreciate the assistance this book will deliver in providing a wealth of information regarding the identification, distribution and ecology of each eucalypt included.
This second edition provides a complete revision of our 2019 original edition. For each of the 153 eucalypts, a double page provides the following information:
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Images of the whole plant, bark, flowers and fruit.
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Detailed distribution maps. Seedling paintings by Ian Roberts
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Meaning and origin of name. Original naming and type information.
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Characteristic features. Distribution and habitat.
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Notes on how to identify the species. Detailed botanical description.
Changes and updates to this second edition include:
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352 pages: over 1200 colour illustrations
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Inclusion of an additional 6 new species/subspecies
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Flowering times easy reference chart updated
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Updated distribution maps for all species and subspecies
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Numerous additional and improved images
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Updated conservation status for each species/subspecies. Global, national and state (WA) rating included
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 the unique eucalypts of Western Australia’s south-west coast and ranges.
Printed locally in Perth, Western Australia by Scotts print, November 2024.
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