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Flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges Volume 1Orchids, irises, lilies, grass-trees, mat-rushes and other petaloid monocotyledons By Enid Mayfield ISBN 0977571203, published in 2006 by Linton Press, full colour, soft cover, 219 pages Price $A45.00 plus $A11 postage within Australia, overseas postage please ask for a quote |
“This superb production sets a new standard in popular books on native flora… [The] illustrations bring to life the often tiny distinguishing botanical details and make for easy identification of plants by the untrained botanist. The text and illustrations constantly draw attention to the relationship of plants with the broader environment, the effects of fire, the role of pollinators and the importance of fungi. The section on orchids, in which the area is outstandingly rich with over 130 species, highlights the fascinating adaptations of these plants in order to attract specific pollinating insects. This book, the first of two volumes… will make a very valuable contribution to the heightening of public interest in native flora and the preservation of this outstanding natural region of Victoria.”
From the Foreword by John Landy, Governor of Victoria 2001-2006
Enid Mayfield is an illustrative researcher based at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Her illustrations appear in scientific publications including the ‘Flora of Victoria’ and the ‘Flora of Australia’. She has worked as an artist at the National Herbarium in Victoria and is an Honorary Associate of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.