Lowrie, Allen

Carnivorous Plants of Australia, Volume 3 [Signed by author]

Perth: University of Western Australia, 1998. 1st ed., octavo, pp. 288, Index, profusely illustrated with colour and b&w plates and numerous maps, original pictorial boards, presentation inscription on title page. Signed by the Author. Near-fine condition.

Rare first edition of the third volume. There are 500 species of carnivorous plants recorded in the world (at time of printing), and of these 35% are found in Australia. Third book in a series. Describes species of 'Drosera', 'Aldrovanda', 'Byblis', and 'Cephalotus.' Includes identification keys, distribution, and physiology. In all 57 species and subspecies are described, including a number that have only recently been named. The text is supported by over 340 colour photographs and 57 line drawings, together with distribution maps. Item #106614

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