Author: Barbara MulinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Australian Wildflowers in Colour
Author: Barbara MulinsWestern Australian Wildflowers in Colour
Author: Barbara MullinsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
"This book, while of necessity omitting many of the hundreds of Western Australia's flowering plants, presents a broad pictorial record of the main groups and a glimpse of those unique plants which have few parallels anywhere."--Publisher's description.
Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Australia's South West
Author: Jane ScottPublisher:
ISBN: 9780957772977
Category : Wild flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Over a three year period Jane Scott has been collecting native plants in the Margaret River-Augusta area for the Regional Herbarium Project, an initiative of the Western Australian Herbarium. Patricia Negus painted these specimens in meticulous detail in watercolour, after which Jane pressed, lodged, identified and described each plant. The result is this remarkable book that is both a work of art and a detailed botanical reference.
COLOUR CODED FIELD GUIDE of Western Australian Wildflowers
Author: Casey Australia ToursPublisher:
ISBN: 9780646975450
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A colour coded field guide with over 400 photographs of Western Australian Wildflowers including locations.
100 Australian Wildflowers
Author: Mel BaxterPublisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN: 1743588461
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
100 Australian Wildflowers is a beautifully illustrated book that can be used as a handy field and planting guide, as well as being a visual feast for the eyes. Through fanciful botanical illustrations, matched with fun and detailed descriptions, author and illustrator Mel Baxter (aka Moonshine Madness) guides you through 100 native Australian flowering plants. These wildflowers will tell stories of cultural, historical and spiritual significance, and in some cases, planting these species in suitable conditions may help tackle some of the environmental issues we face. Each flower’s profile takes an intimate look at its habitat, and the exciting and dramatic lives of some of the flora and fauna that exist around it. Profiles also include traditional and edible uses by First Nations people, with many of the plant names listed in First languages. With a strong focus on conservation, this book features a basic planting guide, advice on growing your own wildflower meadow, and information on where to find these flowers in the wild. Take a trip through the Australian bush with 100 Australian Wildflowers and be inspired to cultivate your own relationship with wildflowers and connect with Australia's landscapes.
It's Blue with Five Petals
Author: Ann PrescottPublisher:
ISBN: 9780646592985
Category : Wild flowers
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Little Book of Wildflowers in Silk Ribbon
Author: Jenny BradfordPublisher: Sally Milner Publishing
ISBN: 9781863512275
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Internationally renowned needleworker Jenny Bradford presents a selection of stunning wildflowers in luxurious ribbonwork. The designs illustrate the many shapes and forms found in all flowers, enabling embroiderers to create favorite blooms simply by changing colors. Among the flowers in this captivating "meadow" are the Australian bluebell, the buttercup, cut leaf daisy, nodding blue lily, and summer star flower. Whether you use them to dress up a plain blouse, make unique small gifts for friends, or incorporate them into other embroidery projects, these designs will allow your creativity to bloom. 48 pages (all in color), 5 3/4 x 6 1/4.
Women of Flowers
Author: Leonie NortonPublisher: National Library Australia
ISBN: 0642276838
Category : Botanical artists
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Women of Flowers pays tribute to the female colonial artists who drew and painted the indigenous wildflowers and plants of Australia. The publication focuses on the rich holdings of albums, sketchbooks and paintings in the Pictures Collection of the National Library of Australia, as well as works from other major collecting institutions. Each chapter presents a short biography of an artist, followed by a 'portfolio' section of images, in a similar layout to the previous successful title Brush with Birds. Artists include: Marianne Collinson Campbell; Ellis Rowan; Dorothy English Paty; Ida McComish; Louisa Ann Meredith.
Plantastic!
Author: Catherine ClowesPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486313221
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Did you know that there are plants that eat insects? Plants whose seeds spread in poo? Plants that move when you touch them? And plants that grow on other plants? Plantastic! presents 26 of Australia's most unique and incredible native plants. Discover and identify native plants found in your local park, bushland, or even in your very own backyard. With its perfect balance of fun facts, activities, adventurous ideas and gorgeous illustrations, Plantastic! will prove just how fantastic Australia's native plants really are!
Author: Roland Paine