Publisher's Synopsis
This reference text is a guide to the plant family myrtaceae of which bottle brushes, paperbarks and tea trees are all members. It presents an introduction to the family and its history, as well as advice on propagation and cultivation. Chapters are devoted to the major genera, and cover all the important species, hybrids and cultivars. Other books by Wrigley and Fagg include "Australian Native Plants" and "Banksias, Waratahs and Grevilleas". Distribution maps indicate the regions of Australia to which each plant is native.
