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Encyclopedia of Australian Native Plants In the Introduction eight essays examine various aspects of the Australian flora from its use by the Aboriginal peoples and the first visits by European botanists to how to use Australian plants in some of the more difficult gardening conditions. Essays cover: aboriginal plant use; Australia's climate and its affect on plants; natives for shade; coping with eucalypts; botanising in Australia; planning for drought; coastal gardens; and encouraging native wildlife in your garden. The Plant Dictionary contains around 2000 Australian native plants including trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, in a complete A to Z guide, ordered by botanical name, with over 550 illustrated with colour photographs. Each genus is introduced with origin, distribution, cultural details, gardenworthy features and cultivation notes. Species are listed with botanical name, synonyms and widely accepted common names, and their features, growth habits and garden use described in a clear, straightforward way. The hardiness zone ranges provided allow readers to choose plants suitable for their regional climates.