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Book List (by category)
Orchids of Western Australia
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Fiel Guide to the Orchids of Western Australia A. Brown, K. Dixon, Ch. French and G. Brockman Simon Nevill Publications, WA (2013), 512 pages
A new (heavy) field guide covering all WA, lavishly illustrated.
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Orchids of South-West Australia (3rd edition) N. Hoffman and A. Brown University of Western Australia Press (2011), 512 pages
A long-awaited update, with many new taxa. Becomes rather heavy for a field guide...
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Orchids of Western Australia A. Brown, P. Dundas, K. Dixon and S. Hopper University of Western Australia Press (2008), 421 pages
A fantastic addition to the orchid literature, with fascinating paintings by Pat Dundas. My only regret is that the drawings are not reproduced lifesize, but 1/3rd... A must have !!!
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Orchids of South-West Australia (revised 2nd edition with supplement) N. Hoffman and A. Brown University of Western Australia Press (1998), 462 pages
Field guide. You simply cannot go without this one! Great pictures, distribution maps, it's only weak spot is the lack of identification keys.
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Orchids of South-West Australia N. Hoffman and A. Brown University of Western Australia Press (1984), 382 pages
First edition of the previous one. Interesting to observe the evolution of taxonomy.
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Orchids of The West R. Erickson Paterson Brokensha Pty. Ltd., Perth, W.A. (1951), 109 pages
The ancestor. Charming little book with nice watercoloours and line drawings by the author. Text very informative, with anecdotes.
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Orchids of The South-West A. Brown Department of Conservation and Land Management, WA (1999), 72 pages
This booklet describes 34 of the most common species in the area. It might be useful to the casual observer. Great pictures and low price make it a good addition to an enthusiat's collection.
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Orchids of Western Australia K.W. Dixon, B.J. Buirchell and M.T. Collins (eds) Western Australian Native Orchid Study and Conservation Group, Victoria Park (1989), 68 pages
A small booklet, with, among others, interesting articles on orchid cultivation and terrestrial orchids of tropical WA.
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Spider, Fairy and Dragon Orchids of Western Australia S.D. Hopper and A.P. Brown Nuytsia, Vol. 14 N?1/2 (2001), 318 pages
A comprehensive review of genus Caladenia in WA. It provides an identification key which makes it an invaluable complement to ""Orchids of South-West Australia"".
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Native Orchids of Southern Australia D. Jones & B. Jones Bloomings Books (2000), 278 pages
This field guide covers all southern australia, from WA to NSW. It presents only a selection of the most common and representative species. Good pictures and descriptions. No identification keys.
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Scientific books referring to Australian Orchids
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Genera Orchidacearum Vol. 2, Orchidoideae (Part one) A.M. Pridgeon, P.J. Cribb, M.W. Chase and F.N. Rasmussen (eds) Oxford University Press, New York (2001), 416 pages
Reference book. A comprehensive and modern review of orchids genera. Superb line drawings.
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An Atlas of Orchid Pollination - America, Africa, Asia and Australia N.A. van der Cingel Balkema Publishers, Rotterdam (2001), 296 pages
Reference book. Extensive and detailed review of the published litterature on orchid pollination.
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Australian Orchid Research. Vol. 1. Catalogue of Australian Orchidaceae M.A. Clements Australian Orchid Foundation (1989), 160 pages
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Australian Orchid Research. Vol. 2. New Taxa of Australian orchidaceae D.L. Jones Australian Orchid Foundation (1991), 208 pages
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Australian Orchid Research. Vol. 3. A Review of Pterostylis (Orchidaceae) D.L. Jones & M.A. Clements Australian Orchid Foundation (2002), 168 pages
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Flora of Westen Australia
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Wildflowers of Southern Western Australia M.G. Corrick and B.A. Fuhrer The Five Mile Press, Noble Park (1997), 224 pages
Descriptions and photographs of 755 of the more common wildflowers. No identification keys, but I found it very practical.
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Wildflowers of Western Australia J. and M. Lochman New Holland Publishers, Sidney (1998), 112 pages
NOT an identification guide, but a stunning photographic tribute to WA's flora. Once you open it, you know you just have to go there!
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Guide to the Wildflowers of South Western Australia S. Nevill and N. McQuoid Simon Nevill Publications, WA (1998), 116 pages
A pictorial guide to wildflowers (about 900 species), arranged by vegetation zone. No identification keys. Maps with good flora viewing areas. A good companion to ""Wildflowers of Southern Western Australia"". Large format, difficult to carry in a backpack.
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Australia's wildflowers: transforming the landscape D. Greig New Holland Publishers, Sidney (1998), 128 pages
Another photographic tribute to Australia's flora.
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Western Australia's Threatened Flora A. Brown, C. Thomson-Dans and N. Marchant (eds) Department of Conservation and Land Management, WA (1998), 220 pages
Reference book. Description and photographs of the 350 taxa currently listed as threatened.
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The Western Australian flora: a descriptive catalogue G. Paczkowska and A.R. Chapman Wildflower Society of Western Australia, the Western Australian Herbarium, CALM and the Botanic Gard (2000), 652 pages
Reference book. A checklist with very short descriptions of all recorded WA's flora. No illustrations (except a handful of excellent photographs and one line drawing per family), no identification keys. Synonym index.
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Wildflowers of the Stirling RAnge B. Fuhrer and N. Marchant The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria (1989), 24 pages
A sample of the area's flora, with photographs and very short descriptions.
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Flora of the South West. Bunbury-Augusta-Denmark (Vol. 1 & 2) J. Wheeler, N. Marchant & M. Lewington University of Western Australia Press (2002), 972 pages
The most recent and comprehensive flora of this area. Line drawings, short descriptions, no identification keys.
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Colour Guide to Spring Wildflowers of Western Australia (3 vols.) E. Wajon Wajon Publishing Company (1999), 360 pages
A series od three field guides of the most common wildflowers. Identification of plants based on colors.
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Travellers guide to the Parks & Reserves of Western Australia S. Nevill Simon Nevill Publications, WA (2001), 208 pages
An invaluable guide to help you plan your trip. Many good pictures and maps.
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Mountains of Mistery - A natural history of the Stirling Range C. Thomson, G. Hall and G. Friend (eds) Department of Conservation and Land Management, WA (1993), 189 pages
Very complete and easy to read book, exploring all the aspects of the natural history of this fascinating area (climate, geology, human history, plant communities, mountain bells, orchids, eucalypts, mammals, birds, frogs, reptiles, spiders, invertebrates, recreation, threats, fire...). Commented nature walks and drives. Many good line drawings.
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Wild Places, Quiet Places C. Thomson and M. Vance (eds) Department of Conservation and Land Management, WA (1995), 148 pages
Informations on parks managed by CALM. Not very useful if you already own the ""Travellers Guide"" by S. Nevill.
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A Natural History of Australia T.M. Berra UNSW Press (1998), 304 pages
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Orchids of South-Eastern Australia
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The Orchids of Victoria G. Backhouse & J. Jeanes The Miegunyah Press (1995), 388 pages
Very good reference guide. Good pictures, very detailed descriptions and identification keys. Too heavy for backpacking? It is discontinued. New version on CDROM.
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The Orchids of Tasmania D. Jones, H. Wapstra, P. Tonelli & S. Harris The Miegunyah Press (1999), 318 pages
A book very similar to The orchids of Victoria in quality and weight...
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Field Guide to the Orchids of New South Wales and Victoria T. Bishop UNSW Press (2000), 257 pages
A recent and complete field guide, with accurate descriptions, pictures and identification keys.
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Orchids of South Australia R.J. Bates & J.Z. Weber Flora and Fauna of South Australia Handbooks Committee (1990), 182 pages
Field guide. The unique book on SA orchids. Very complete with descriptions, distribution maps, good pictures, and identification keys. However, it is seriously outdated and needs a complete revision. Very hard to find (I waited two years before getting my copy...).
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Native Orchids of Southern Australia D. Jones & B. Jones Bloomings Books (2000), 278 pages
This field guide covers all southern australia, from WA to NSW. It presents only a selection of the most common and representative species. Good pictures and descriptions. No identification keys.
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Wild Orchids of Victoria J. Jeanes and G. Backhouse Melbourne University Publishing (2007), 412 pages
The long awaited update of "Orchids of Victoria". Many new species.
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Flora of South-Eastern Australia
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A Photographic Guide to Wildflowers of South-eastern Australia D. Greig New Holland Publishers, Sidney (2002), 144 pages
A booklet with the most common plants.
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Australian Wildflowers. Key Guide L. Cronin Envirobook (2000), 224 pages
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Orchids of Australia J.J. Riley and D. Banks Princeton Field Guides (2003), 320 pages
A somptuous book, lavishly illustrated. Not a field guide...
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A Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia D.L. Jones New Holland Publishers, Sidney (2006), 480 pages
The most complete reference. Not a field guide...
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