This beautifully presented book is an authopritative survey of the floral diversity of Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. More than 255 species of flowers, grasses, herbs, rushes, sedges, trees, shrubs, and aquatic and carnivorous plants are included, many of which are common species that are easy to identify, as well as rare and endangered species. Eachis illustrated with a botanically accurate profile of the plant, together with identifying details. Accompanying each entry is a specially commissioned map showing where in the world the species originated.

This beautifully presented book is an authopritative survey of the floral diversity of Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. More than 255 species of flowers, grasses, herbs, rushes, sedges, trees, shrubs, and aquatic and carnivorous plants are included, many of which are common species that are easy to identify, as well as rare and endangered species. Eachis illustrated with a botanically accurate profile of the plant, together with identifying details. Accompanying each entry is a specially commissioned map showing where in the world the species originated.