Coastal Plants: A Guide to the Identification and Restoration of Plants of the Greater Perth Coast

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Kingsley Dixon

Coastal Plants

A Guide to the Identification and Restoration of Plants of the Greater Perth Coast

Kingsley Dixon

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CSIRO Publishing
01 May 2020

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Botany & plant sciences; Trees, wildflowers & plants

The greater Perth coast is a biodiverse and ecologically vulnerable region, with its unique native plant species threatened by clearing, invasive species, fire and climate change. This second edition of Coastal Plants has been updated and expanded to provide a definitive guide to 128 of the most common plants of the Perth coastal region. It includes the key species used in coastal restoration, along with important weeds. The description of each species is accompanied by a distribution map and diagnostic photographs of the whole plant, flowers, seeds and fruits. The book 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.

Coastal Plants is distinctive in its focus on restoration, which makes it valuable for community groups and individuals interested or involved in coastal natural history or restoration activities.

By: Kingsley Dixon
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 675g
ISBN: 9781486311378
ISBN 10: 1486311377
Pages: 356
Publication Date: 01 May 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kingsley Dixon was Foundation Director of Science at Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth, Western Australia. He is a specialist in the ecology, restoration and conservation biology of Australian native plants and ecosystems. He has been involved in multi-disciplinary scientific groups for 40 years, specialising in seed ecology and biology, nursery production systems, seed banking and restoration ecology. He is a Professor in the School of Molecular and Life Sciences at Curtin University. His interest and love of coastal ecosystems and working with Cambridge Coastcare spurred him to produce this book.

Reviews for Coastal Plants: A Guide to the Identification and Restoration of Plants of the Greater Perth Coast

"""...a must-have for those interested in coastal ecology and restoration."" * The Sunday Times, Perth * ""This emphasis on restoration makes it different from other books on our coastal plants ... A very useful addition to the library of anyone interested in our native coastal vegetation and its conservation and an essential one for anyone interested in Perth coastal dune restoration."" -- Margaret Larke * WA Naturalist News *"