Mistletoes of Western Australia

Name: Mistletoes of Western Australia
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486316144
Price: 69.99 NZD
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By Tony Start and Kevin R. Thiele

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Mistletoes of Western Australia by Tony Start and Kevin R. Thiele explores the diverse and fascinating world of mistletoes in Western Australia. It provides a detailed analysis of their biology, ecology, and relationship with the local flora and fauna. With rich illustrations and comprehensive insights, it serves as an essential guide for those interested in understanding these unique parasitic plants and their role in the ecosystem.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with the unique flora of Western Australia, especially the intriguing mistletoes. It's perfect for those passionate about botany and wanting to delve into the diverse and beautiful plant species native to this region.

An illustrated guide to the seven genera and 42 species of mistletoes found in Western Australia.

Description

Mistletoes are fascinating, diverse, colourful, and ecologically important plants, found in most parts of Western Australia.

Mistletoes of Western Australia is a guide to their identification, ecology, conservation, biogeography, and evolution, including how they cope with fire. The book explores the relevance of mistletoes to the biodiversity of the communities in which they live, providing information on their hosts and simple identification keys to species.

Each species is described in simple terms and illustrated with a photo of the species and a map of its known distribution in Western Australia.

Featuring seven genera and 42 species, this comprehensive illustrated guide will be essential for botanists, conservationists, and anyone interested in Australian flora.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mistletoes of Western Australia is praised as a comprehensive guide covering the identification and ecological significance of indigenous mistletoes, appreciated for its detailed approach to various scientific aspects. It is considered highly valuable even for readers who may not be mistletoe enthusiasts, indicating its appeal beyond a specialised audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486316144

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 152

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Education & Reference Home & Garden Kevin R. Thiele Non-Fiction Plants Science & Nature Tony Start

About the Author

Antony (Tony) Start is a Research Associate at the Western Australian Herbarium, specialising in mistletoes, and a former Western Australia National Parks manager. His interest in mistletoes started as a youth in Kenya and was rekindled when he realised their potential as indicators of areas with mild fire histories. Kevin Thiele is a botanical taxonomist who has worked with many groups of Australian plants including Banksia, Viola, Hibbertia and the family Rhamnaceae. He was the head of the Western Australian Herbarium for more than a decade.