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    Oct 10, 2019 4 minutes
    COMPILED BY CASSANDRA ELLIOTT

    A GUIDE TO FLOWERS & PLANTS OF TASMANIA

    LAUNCESTON FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB, NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS, $32.99

    his handbook has been around since 1981 and is now in its fifth edition. Originally created to help identify flora in Tasmania, the book has since evolved to include new flora, highly detailed photographs, both scientific and common species names and a detailed glossary of terms. Each plant is identified through a photo, a detailed description and the location where you’re likely to find it. The guide on how to use the book and a line-art diagram that identifies the different parts of a flower are just some features that make this guide handy for even

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