02976nam 2200469 450 991046631060332120211201075236.09781486307821(CKB)3710000001179449(MiAaPQ)EBC4852287(Au-PeEL)EBL4852287(CaPaEBR)ebr11381060(CaONFJC)MIL1008986(OCoLC)965955703(EXLCZ)99371000000117944920170519h20172017 uy 0engurcnu||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierDiscovering Australian flora an Australian National Botanic Gardens experience /Fanny Karouta-ManasseClayton, Australia :CSIRO Publishing,2017.©20171 online resource (104 pages) color illustrations, photographs1-4863-0781-7 1-4863-0782-5 Includes bibliographical references.The different plant groupings in the Gardens – Taxonomic – Ecological – Horticultural – Ethnobotanical -- Endangered species -- The Australian flora: some characteristics and history -- Two genera dominate the Australian landscape – Eucalyptus – Acacia -- Many plants rely on fire to reproduce -- There is a high percentage of endemism -- Woody sclerophyllous plants dominate -- Species-rich vegetation grows on very poor soil -- Some residents and visitors to the GardensAustralia'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), Fanny Karouta-Manasse celebrates the minute and intriguing details of these plants. Discovering Australian Flora explains how plants are displayed in the ANBG according to themes and provides clear and simple geographical, historical and botanical information. It also describes the unique features of Australian flora, including 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. This fresh and intimate view of some of Australia's native flora will serve not only as a companion to visitors to the ANBG but will also allow others to explore the wonders of Australia's botanical treasures. This book will appeal to both local and overseas readers wishing to become more familiar with Australian native flora. The striking photographs will appeal to anyone with an appreciation and passion for nature's beauty.PlantsAustraliaIdentificationElectronic books.Plants581.994Karouta-Manasse Fanny944005MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQQCQU9910466310603321Discovering Australian flora2130877UNINA