This beautifully illustrated field guide covers 504 of the most common fruiting plants found in Australia's eastern rainforests, as well as a few species that are rare in the wild but generally well-known. These spectacular plants can be seen from Cape York to Victoria, with some species also found in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and overseas. Rainforest fruits are often beautifully coloured, and in this guide the species are arranged by colour of ripe fruit, then by size and form. Five broad categories – pink to purple, blue to black, yellow and orange to red, green to brown, and white – allow people with even limited botanical knowledge to identify rainforest fruits. Each species description is accompanied by a leaf drawing, a distribution map, and diagnostic characters to help the reader distinguish similar species. Australian Rainforest Fruits includes stunning artwork by Australia’s leading natural history artist, William T Cooper. It will be sought not just by bushwalkers and natural history enthusiasts, but also by those who admire botanical art at its best.

"Fruits of Queensland" by Albert H. Benson is a comprehensive exploration of the numerous array of fruit-bearing flora located within the Queensland vicinity of Australia. As an esteemed naturalist and explorer, Benson undertook vast research and fieldwork to file and describe the numerous end result local to this ecologically rich area. In this masterpiece paintings, Benson meticulously catalogs a wide variety of fruits, from familiar species to exotic types particular to Queensland. Each fruit is meticulously defined, consisting of its botanical characteristics, dietary houses, and culinary uses. Additionally, Benson presents valuable insights into the ecological significance of those culmination and their cultural significance to the indigenous communities of Queensland. Illustrated with lovely photos and particular illustrations, "Fruits of Queensland" serves as both a sensible guide for botanists, horticulturists, and fruit fans and a charming exploration of the location's natural heritage. Overall, "Fruits of Queensland" is a testament to Benson's know-how and dedication to maintaining and celebrating the botanical treasures of this specific Australian area, making it a useful aid for absolutely everyone interested by the plant life of Queensland or the wider discipline of botany.

Comprehensive coverage of important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit crops grown in Australia.

Over 350 pages of practical advice, with more than 250 photographs and illustrations in colour and black and white of more than 200 fruits, nuts and berries. Contains snippets of folklore, history, quirky hints and culinary tips.

This new, totally updated fruit and vegetable book has the most detailed guidance on how to grow vegetables and fruit successfully in your own back yard. It is written by Australians for Australian conditions. Based on 30 years of experience at the Digger's Club gardens, it covers over 240 vegetables and herbs, and 188 fruits, nuts and berries. This is a guide for all climates and even the tiniest garden spaces. It explains how to make compost, and shows how you can save $1,000's growing your own produce.

Ever wanted to know the genus name for a coconut? Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists.