University of Western Australia Press, 2002 , ISBN-10:0642568162 , 101/4 x 71/4 in / 250 × 176 mm , hardcover , 972 pages , 2 volumes, all taxa illustrated, includes glossary , includes index

The flora of south-western Australia is internationally renowned as one of the richest in the world. Every year, in spring and summer, thousands of visitors - many from overseas - arrive to admire and wonder at the staggering array of wildflowers.

Published in two volumes, this book provides a comprehensive guide to this natural treasure. Each volume features:

illustrated identification keys using easily observed characteristics such as flower colour and shape

simply written descriptions

notes on distribution and ecology

small sketches illustrating the differences between the species.

Flora of the South West is a storehouse of information for anyone interested in Western Australia's floral heritage - from dedicated botanists to the most inexperienced beginners.

Published in association with ABRS and CALM

Table of contents

Volume 1

Foreword

Contributors

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Addendum

How to use the Key Section

Key Section: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Blue, Green-Brown

Plant Families Section: Fern Allies and Ferns, Gymnosperms, Monocotyledons

Volume 2

Dicotyledons

Glossary

Index