Fragments of Green - Third Edition

Fragments of Green - An Identification Field Guide for Rainforest Plants of the Greater Brisbane Region to the Border Ranges 3rd edition, by Janet Hauser and Jan Blok Queensland artist and naturalist, Janet Hauser, has illustrated and, with the help of ARCS Honorary Vice-President, Jan Blok, compiled the information for this field guide. This expanded and revised edition - contains 446 pages, A4 size, spiral bound has full-page black and white drawings of each plant species illustrates leaves, stems, flowers and fruit extends the coverage of the 1st edition to include Lamington Plateau and the Border Ranges includes an additional 70 species includes a map of the rainforests of the region This book is more than a guide to identifying rainforest plants. It is a work of art!

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Fragments of Green describes and illustrates over 400 rainforest plant species with notes on habitat, time of flowering and fruiting, worldwide distribution and advice on cultivation. A simple-to-use key is included which, with the clear and detailed illustrations, should allow the layperson to identify rainforest plants of the region. Technical terms have been kept to a minimum but a glossary of botanical terms is included. The foreword by ARCS President, Dr Aila Keto, emphasises the conservation significance of the plants of this region. NB: The third edition has recently been revised and the taxonomy (scientific names) brought up to date (June 2011). Price: $55.00 including GST, plus $10.00 postage & packaging