Native Plants of Northern Australia. Revised and tgransformed ed. 2026.

This reimagined, fully transformed new edition of Native Plants of Northern Australia is now illustrated with more than 1,000 sparkling new photos throughout. It also includes 90 additional plants, bringing the comprehensive coverage to 530 native species of the region. All descriptions include details of plant usage by Aboriginal people, revealing a wealth of traditional knowledge and connection with their environment. Each species is individually presented with photos, extensive descriptive information and distribution maps. A new feature – the Table of Plant Attributes – presents the full species list, comprising distinctive features, key guidelines for cultivation and magnets for birds, bees and wildlife, as well as edible fruits. The plants of this region come from arid areas, sandstone country, lush monsoon forest, wetlands and mangroves in a broad geographical region from the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf to the Gulf of Carpentaria and including such unique features as Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge and Arnhem Land with its spectacular plateau. Nearly 40 years since it was originally published, the stunning new edition of this classic book remains an enduring reference for every gardener, plant enthusiast, botany student and nature lover.