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Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Rainforest Plants
By (Author) Leonard Cronin
Allen & Unwin
Jacana
1st August 2009
Australia
General
Non Fiction
580
Paperback
192
Width 130mm, Height 200mm
334g
An authoritative reference work and indispensable guide to the rainforest flora of Australia, with more than 300 commonly observed species from rainforests around the continent. Each plant is beautifully illustrated and described in detail in clear, concise language. Distribution maps accompany every species. Includes an introduction to the different types of rainforest.
Leonard Cronin is one of Australia's foremost natural history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. His books include the bestselling Key Guide series of field guides, Australian Flora, A Journey Through Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Wonders and The Australian Animal Atlas. He also contributes a monthly column about Australian wildlife to the ABC's Gardening Australia magazine.