Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia by Leon Costermans (2008)

Author:
Leon F. Costermans

Publisher:
Reed New Holland, Sydney, N.S.W., 2008
(Originally published by Lansdowne, 1998)

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
424 pages

ISBN:
9781876334642 / 1876334649

Condition:
Very Good – contact adhered to covers for protection, owner's name inside front cover. Internally near fine.

Description:
A classic and authoritative reference, Native Trees and Shrubs of South-Eastern Australia by Leon Costermans covers an expansive area from the Flinders Ranges through Victoria and into southern New South Wales. Written in an accessible yet scientifically accurate style, it features concise descriptions of virtually all native trees and larger shrubs in the region.

Illustrated with over 300 colour plates and 160 black-and-white photographs, every species is shown with a distribution map and presented in a systematic sequence. The book also includes regional ‘guide-lists,’ descriptions of ecologically significant areas, and commentary on major plant families and genera.

Why You'll Love It:
This trusted field guide is indispensable for bushwalkers, conservationists, native gardeners, and botany enthusiasts. Costermans' work offers an in-depth look into the vegetation of south-eastern Australia, making it a go-to reference for identifying species in the wild or learning more about regional ecology.