This volume comprises a revision of the introductory in the "Flora of Australia" series. This edition is greatly expanded and completely rewritten, with chapters on the history of taxonomic botany in Australia, past climates and tectonics, palaeobotany, present soils and landforms as they affect plant distribution, major vegetation types, conservation of the Australian flora, and a key to the families of Australian flowering plants.
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Seller: Barclay Books, York, WA, Australia
Hardback. This volume comprises a revision of the introductory in the Flora of Australia series. This edition is greatly expanded and completely rewritten, with chapters on the history of taxonomic botany in Australia, past climates and tectonics, palaeobotany, present soils and landforms as they affect plant distribution, major vegetation types, conservation of the Australian flora, and a key to the families of Australian flowering plants. 1999, Second edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a fine d/w. Scans available if required. Seller Inventory # 16752403
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Seller: M. C. Wilson, Perth, WA, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. 2nd edition 1999 fine hardback in a fine dust wrapper. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. 670 pages with index. Appendix. Maps. Colour Frontispiece. Tables. Illustrations. Line Drawings. Seller Inventory # 0017871
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Seller: Emile Kerssemakers ILAB, Heerlen, Netherlands
Original cloth, with dust-jacket. xxiv,670 pp., with color photographs, figures, tables, and maps; 26x19 cm. Text in English. - (minor wear to dust-jacket) Very good, see picture This second edition provides an overview of Australia's flora, including essays on plant exploration history, biographies of major collectors, current plant communities, evolution, phytogeography, and human impact. It concludes with a glossary of botanical terms and a key to Australian flowering plant families. 1960g. Seller Inventory # 78145
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Seller: Yarra Cottage Books, Warrandyte, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Near Fine hardcover. No d/j. Soime light marking to mustard cloth covers. Interior spotless. 670pp. Seller Inventory # 008701
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