Native plants of Melbourne and adjoining areas By David and Barbara Jones ISBN 1876473134, published in 1999 by Bloomings Books, colour, soft cover, 262 pages Price $A29.95 plus $A10 postage within Australia, overseas postage please request a quote

As Melbourne's urban sprawl continues, so the pressure on the remaining patches of bushland increases and the very regional survival of many indigenous plant species becomes threatened.

This authoritative guide will enable interested people to identify the native plants which may survive in their neighbourhood. It identifies 252 species, mostly common, but also some which are rare. For each species the plant is described, the suburban range and overall distribution given, habitat and related species are discussed and their requirements for cultivation outlined.

About the authors

David Jones, botanist and horticultural author, has written numerous books on Australian plants. Barbara Jones takes a keen interest in Australian plants as a practising craftsperson specializing in embroidery.

Table of contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• About this book
• Acknowledgments
• Alphabetical listing of plants (pages 1-252)
• Glossary
• References and further reading
• Index