This comprehensive field guide draws together the knowledge of the more common plants within the outback region of South Australia.
It has been designed with all interest groups in mind by using non-technical terms.
The guide is supplemented with a description of landforms and habitats, a glossary and comprehensive index.
Around 356 of the most common plants are described and illustrated (incl. 24 introduced weeds). More than 200 of these plants are featured with full page descriptions.
Distribution maps are provided, and all species are arranged by their life form (trees, shrubs, forbs, grasses, climbers) for easier identification.
This new edition has been completely reformatted and newly type-set, all plant names have been updated and 10 more species were added to the book.
The binding is section-sown, and the book has a vinyl outer cover for protection.
Copies of the book are also available by visiting Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium administration building located at the Goodman Building on Hackney Road.
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Other books?
Staff of the State Herbarium of South Australia have contributed to many publications on plants, algae and fungi.
Scientific publications include technical books on Australian plants and popular works, such as Plants of the Adelaide Plains and Hills (2005, third edition), Pruning for fruit (2008) or Nature Revealed (2009). Reference works on the vascular flora of South Australia include the Flora of South Australia (1986) and the Census of South Australian Vascular Plants (2005).
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Books published by the Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium can be purchased in person or ordered via phone or e-mail. Please contact us for all purchasing enquiries.
15 March 2024
The Board of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium is very pleased to announce that the Director of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia, Mr Michael Harvey, has been elected as the new Chair of the Council of Heads of Australian Botanic Gardens.
21 November 2023
Adelaide Botanic Garden has been announced as a 'Garden of the World Worth Travelling For in 2024' at the International Garden Tourism Awards.
