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Useful Wild Plants In Australia by A. & J. Cribb (Paperback, 1982) Botany
By A.B./Cribb Cribb
1982 • Paperback • Harpercollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description
Title: Useful Wild Plants In Australia
Author/Publisher: A. & J. Cribb, Harpercollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Publication Year: 1982
Format: Illustrated Revised Edition Paperback
ISBN: 0006363970
Synopsis
A seminal work in Australian natural history, "Useful Wild Plants In Australia" by A. & J. Cribb offers an in-depth exploration of the myriad practical applications of the nation's indigenous flora. Published in 1982, this non-fiction revised edition serves as an essential guide for adults interested in botany, environment, and nature.
This esteemed volume meticulously documents the edible, medicinal, and other valuable properties found within Australia's wild plant species. It represents a significant contribution to understanding the unique ecological landscape and traditional knowledge surrounding its native vegetation.
- Flora Identification: Featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book assists readers in accurately identifying a wide array of Australian wild plants, crucial for safe and informed utilisation.
- Practical Applications: The authors meticulously outline the diverse uses of these plants, from their role as bush foods and traditional medicines to their potential for craft materials and other resources, drawing on both scientific observation and traditional Indigenous knowledge.
As a vintage revised edition, this book remains an invaluable resource and a fascinating acquisition for botanists, naturalists, and anyone with a profound interest in Australia's rich and useful native plant life.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 9780006363972 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Harpercollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Environment, Nature & Earth |
| Topic | Nature |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | Revised Edition |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | Yes |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | Useful Wild Plants Aust P/B |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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