In this book we have the results of the latest research at the University of Western Australia, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, and Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Perth. This has revealed an extraordinarily diverse and fascinating group of plants and has resulted in a revised classification including the description of many new genera and species. Almost 150 species in 34 genera of rushes are known in Australia. All genera and species are fully described here, including the major anatomical features. The full page line drawings of each species, by Western Australian artist Ellen Hickman, are both technically excellent and aesthetically pleasing.
Introductory chapters describe the morphology, anatomy, biology, diseases and propagation of rushes.
The book concludes with a chapter on the conservation of these important but, until now, neglected plants. It is certain to stimulate renewed interest in them. ABRS is a program within Environment Australia , in the Australian Environment Portfolio . Last updated on 29 January 2001.