Volume 57 is the fifth volume of the Flora of Australia which documents the lichens. It emphasizes several speciose and ecologically significant families that colonize the bark of trees and shrubs in
Volume 44A of the Flora of Australia documents four subfamilies of the grass familyPoaceae, describing 77 genera and 405 species.The largest subfamily is the Pooideae, a predominantly temperate group
Flora of Australia Volume 51: Mosses 1 is the first of three volumes describing and illustrating more than 1000 species of Australian mosses. Together they will represent the first national account of
Volume 55 contains an account of the largest family of lichens in Australia, the Parmeliaceae. This family, familiar to most people as the common grey or brown to yellowish green foliose lichens of ro
Volume 37 of the Flora of Australia is the first of three volumes covering the family Asteraceae. This volume presents an introduction to the family in Australia, including a synoptic classification a
Volume 37 of the Flora of Australia is the first of three volumes covering the family Asteraceae. This volume presents an introduction to the family in Australia, including a synoptic classification a
This series offers complete coverage of the plant families in question. Meliaceae is a largely tropical family and includes the well-known Toona ciliata, Red Cedar, as well asMelia azedarach, White Ce
Volume 39 of the "Flora of Australia" describes 17 families of monocots in 76 genera and 256 species. Most of the families are aquatic, and include the sea-grasses, pond weeds, and some major agricult
At least 12,000 marine, freshwater, and terrestrial species of algae are thought to occur in Australia. In this introductory volume of a new series, contributors shed light on the history of research
In 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio, the United Nations adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to agree international measures aimed at preserving the vital ecosystems and biological res
