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Banksias are amongst Australia’s most iconic plants – known to the generations who have lived here – and, through writing and art, to many who have never visited this land.

This book describes and illustrates all 78 known Banksias. It provides the history of their discovery, their evolution, how to find and grow them and how they have inspired artists and artisans. With some 400 beautiful colour illustrations it is a complete, up-to-date guide to these unique, fascinating plants.

The book has chapters on history, biology, utilisation, propagation & cultivation and a comprehensive species guide. The 229 page species guide contains habitat details, a distribution map and notes on cultivation.

Stiff board covers. 376 pages. (2008). 240mm X 159mm. ISBN 9781876473587. RRP $49.95.