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Flora of Melbourne

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Flora of Melbourne by Marilyn Bull is an essential guide to the plant life found across the Greater Melbourne area. This comprehensive work features 1367 plant descriptions, enhanced by colour photographs and detailed line drawings. The book offers instant, colour-coded access to various plant families such as Irises, Grasses, Orchids, and Rushes, complemented by an improved cross-reference system to locate plants native to specific localities. With an expanded list of 220 representative localities and five key maps, readers can explore Melbourne's diverse habitats. Separate chapters discuss Soils, Weeds, and Revegetation, while a habitat chapter focuses on the city's 79 Ecological Vegetation Classes. Special symbols identify plants that attract birds and butterflies, making this a valuable resource for botanists, gardeners, and nature enthusiasts alike.
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This book is ideal for botanical enthusiasts, ecologists, gardeners, conservationists, and anyone interested in the native plant species and ecological diversity of the Melbourne region.

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The Flora of Melbourne The Flora of Melbourne At another level it records the breakdown of these important relationships that has led to both the extinction of individual species and the reduction in the range of species from a number of locations across the entire Melbourne area. Finally, Flora of Melbourne

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Flora of Melbourne covers the enlarged Greater Melbourne area and contains 1,367 plant descriptions accompanied by photos and fine line drawings.

Enjoy instant, colour-coded access to different plant families such as Irises, Grasses, Orchids, and Rushes, among others. Benefit from an improved, easy-to-use cross-reference system designed to help you find plants native to specific localities effortlessly.

The book features an expanded list of 220 representative localities, complete with 5 key maps for reference. In addition, separate chapters focus on Soils, Weeds, and Revegetation, providing in-depth information for each topic.

The Habitat chapter details Melbourne's 79 Ecological Vegetation Classes, offering valuable insights into the region's diverse ecosystems. Furthermore, symbols are used to identify plants that attract birds and butterflies, making it easier for nature enthusiasts to enhance local biodiversity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781864471229

Publisher: Hyland House Publishing Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 July 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hyland House Publishing Pty Ltd

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 624

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