Lowrie, Allen

Carnivorous Plants of Australia, Volume 1 [Signed by author]

Nedlands: University Of Western Australia Press, 1987. 1st ed., octavo, pp. 200, Index, profusely illustrated with colour and b&w plates, original pictorial boards, presentation inscription on title page. Signed by the Author. Near fine condition.

Rare first edition of the first volume. A thorough examination of insectivorous plants throughout Australia. The majority of these plants are native to Western Australia and this volume describes 46 western species of erect, climbing, rosetted and fan-leaved Drosera. Includes 133 colour field photographs and 51 botanical drawings, as well as a full introduction to the subject, with keys, glossary, distribution maps for each species, and a bibliography. Item #106611

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