Field Guide To The Native Plants Of Sydney

Gardening & Environment Education & Reference Science & Nature

Les Robinson’s Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney is the third-edition classic that slips easily into a day-pack yet covers every shrub, tree and wildflower you’re likely to meet in the harbour city and surrounding bush. 448 illustrated pages map 2,000-plus species with clear photos, concise ID notes and flowering times so locals, landscapers and weekend walkers can spot the difference between a banksia and a bottlebrush at a glance.

This 2003 Kangaroo Press paperback is in very good shape: pages are crisp, unmarked and dog-ear free, the binding tight, and the only flaw a faint speckling on the top edge that never reaches the text block. It comes from a smoke-free home and feels barely thumbed, ready for another decade of field trips or garden planning.

Whether you’re refurbishing a native garden, prepping for Sydney bushwalks or building a reference shelf, this reliable guide keeps botany jargon low and practical know-how high. Third edition updates mean current names, weed alerts and local cultivation tips, all laid out for quick comparison under Australian conditions.

A sturdy, well-loved edition for anyone who wants to name what’s growing in their own backyard or out on the coastal tracks.