Coastal Plants [OP]: A Guide to the Identification and Restoration of Plants of the Perth Region

by Kingsley Dixon

* A comprehensive guide to the identity of coastal plants and their restoration
* Full-color photographic, easy-to-use guide to the plants of the west coast
* Detailed approach to restoration and hints on practical coastal management
* Produced in conjunction with Cambridge Coastcare

Coastal Plants provides a definitive guide to the 100 most common plants of the Perth coastal region and includes the key species used in coastal restoration. Each species is presented with its Latin name, common name and family, together with its distribution, key diagnostic features, natural history, pollination, uses in restoration and propagation. The description for each species is accompanied by a distribution map and diagnostic photographs of the whole plant, flowers, seeds and fruits.

Coastal Plants also contains introductory chapters on the biology and ecology of the coastal plants, their biogeography, and practical approaches to the restoration of coastal dune vegetation.

288 pages, Paperback

First published February 11, 2011

Reviews

[Nyx Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly engaging for a scientific book on habitat restoration! Highly-practical, with lots of interesting background information.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive and user friendly, this book is a must have for anyone interested in WA native plants, especially those of the coast.