Waterplants in Australia by G.R. Sainty & S.W.L. Jacobs – 3rd Edition Field Guide (1994)

Authors: G.R. (Geoff R.) Sainty & S.W.L. (Surrey W.L.) Jacobs
Illustrator: Christine Payne
Additional Contribution: Gary Jones (Blue-Green Algae)
Publisher: Sainty and Associates, Darlinghurst, NSW, 1994
Edition: 3rd Edition
Format: Softcover, xii + 327 pages, illustrated (some colour), 18 x 11 cm
ISBN: 0646159399
Condition: Very Good – shelf wear to covers, crease/curling to top right-hand corner; internally clean and bright
Type of Book: Australian Field Guide / Aquatic Botany / Environmental Reference

Subjects:
• Aquatic plants – Australia – Identification
• Aquatic weeds – Australia – Identification
• Blue-green algae – Biology and management
• Field botany and environmental management

Summary:
This compact and authoritative field guide provides identification keys, photographs, and illustrations for Australia’s aquatic plants and weeds, including a major section on blue-green algae by Gary Jones. Designed for scientists, environmental managers, and nature enthusiasts, it’s an essential reference for understanding and managing aquatic flora in Australian waterways.

Why you’ll love this book:
A practical and portable guide for botanists, ecologists, students, and anyone involved in wetland or waterway management. The detailed illustrations and accessible descriptions make it easy to identify species in the field, while the algae section adds depth for environmental monitoring.