Discovering Australian Flora

Name: Discovering Australian Flora
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486315840
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An Australian National Botanic Gardens Experience: Second Edition

By Fanny Karouta-Manasse

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Discovering Australian Flora by Fanny Karouta-Manasse is an insightful exploration of Australia's unique and diverse plant life. The book delves into the ecology and evolution of the continent's flora, highlighting the remarkable adaptations and histories of its native plant species. It's an engaging resource for anyone interested in understanding the natural beauty and scientific intricacies of Australian plant life.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the diverse and unique plant life found in Australia. It offers a comprehensive exploration of Australia's flora, providing insights into both common and rare species, with a detailed look at their habitats, ecological roles, and evolutionary history. Nature lovers and botanical enthusiasts will enjoy the beautifully illustrated sections that bring Australia's vibrant plant world to life.

This beautiful book offers detailed insight into the wonders of Australia's botanical treasures.

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Australia's complex, beautiful, and diverse flora is showcased in stunning botanic gardens across the continent. Through exquisite colour photographs taken at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) or during field trips with the National Seed Bank, Fanny Karouta-Manasse celebrates the minute and intriguing details of these plants.

This second edition of Discovering Australian Flora explains how plants are displayed in the ANBG according to themes and provides clear and simple geographical, historical, and botanical information, including descriptions of plant characteristics. It also describes the unique features of Australian flora, such as their reliance on fire and ability to survive in poor soil, and looks in detail at the two dominant genera in the Australian landscape—Eucalyptus and Acacia.

Extensively updated with new photographs and a new chapter on conservation, this beautiful book offers a detailed insight into Australia's native flora. It will appeal not only to visitors to the ANBG but to anyone with an appreciation and passion for nature's beauty and the wonders of Australia's botanical treasures.

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Discovering Australian Flora is praised for its captivating presentation of Australia's plant diversity, with themed displays at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. The book blends photo essays with insightful writing on topics like eucalypts, acacias, and fire ecology. Fanny Karouta-Manasse's expertise is highlighted through her exceptional photography and botanical insights.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486315840

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Edition: Second Edition

Illustration: 355 colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 466g

Pages: 136

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About the Author

Fanny Karouta-Manasse studied plant biology and earned a PhD in marine ecology from Montpellier University in France. Since 2009, Fanny has volunteered at the National Seed Bank, combining her passions for nature and photography.