Palms in Australia

THE DEFINITIVE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA'S PALMS. Written by one of Australia's foremost botanists, Palms in Australia surveys more than 300 native and cultivated palm species with detailed descriptions, identification keys, distribution information, and practical cultivation advice. Richly illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs and botanical drawings, it remains an important reference for botanists, horticulturists, landscape designers, and palm enthusiasts. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Quarto; 10.25 inches tall; 278 pages with bibliography and index. Profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs and botanical drawings throughout. Publisher's illustrated softcover. Photography by Bruce Gray and David Jones. First Edition CONDITION: Very Good. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean with light, even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with rubbing to the lower edge. Library discard stamp present, but no other library markings. A solid, well-preserved reference copy. KEY FEATURES +++ Covers more than 300 native and introduced palm species. +++ Illustrated with extensive color photography, black-and-white photographs, and botanical drawings. +++ Includes identification keys, distribution data, cultivation notes, bibliography, and index. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: An enduring reference for Australian palms - Published during a period of growing international interest in tropical and subtropical horticulture, Palms in Australia helped establish a modern framework for identifying and cultivating Australian palm species. David L. Jones's careful scholarship and accessible presentation made the work a standard reference for both professionals and serious gardeners. SUBJECTS: Australian Palms, Botany, Horticulture, Tropical Plants, Native Flora, David L. Jones, Botany; Horticulture; Natural History. …