Kwongan: Plant Life of the Sandplain
Editors: J.S. Pate & J.S. Beard
Format: Hardcover (dust jacket)
Publisher: (Typically University of Western Australia Press – can add if needed)

A landmark scientific work exploring the unique kwongan shrublands of Western Australia — one of the world's great biodiversity hotspots. This volume remains one of the most important ecological and botanical references on the WA sandplain flora.

Topics include:

• Ecology of the kwongan vegetation complex

• Species diversity, adaptations and nutrient strategies

• Soil types, climate and fire ecology

• Banksias, hakeas, dryandras and other iconic sandplain genera

• Pollination biology, seed ecology and plant–animal interactions

• Conservation significance and regional biogeography

Lavishly illustrated with maps, diagrams, scientific drawings and photographs. Essential for botanists, ecologists, conservationists, wildflower enthusiasts and collectors of WA natural history.