LEADER 02976nam 2200469 450 001 9910466310603321 005 20211201075236.0 010 $a9781486307821 035 $a(CKB)3710000001179449 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4852287 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4852287 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11381060 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL1008986 035 $a(OCoLC)965955703 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001179449 100 $a20170519h20172017 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $2rdacontent 182 $2rdamedia 183 $2rdacarrier 200 10$aDiscovering Australian flora $ean Australian National Botanic Gardens experience /$fFanny Karouta-Manasse 210 1$aClayton, Australia :$cCSIRO Publishing,$d2017. 210 4$dİ2017 215 $a1 online resource (104 pages) $ccolor illustrations, photographs 311 1 $a1-4863-0781-7 311 1 $a1-4863-0782-5 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aThe 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 Gardens 330 $aAustralia'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. 606 $aPlants$zAustralia$vIdentification 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aPlants 676 $a581.994 700 $aKarouta-Manasse$b Fanny$0944005 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bQCQU 912 $a9910466310603321 996 $aDiscovering Australian flora$92130877 997 $aUNINA