Weeds of the South-East

An Identification Guide for Australia

F. J. Richardson, R. G. Richardson, R. C. H. Shepherd

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CSIRO Publishing
03 March 2025

Botany & plant sciences

Weeds of the South-East is a comprehensive identification guide to weeds found in the South-East region of Australia, covering the whole of Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory, the southern half of New South Wales and the south-eastern section of South Australia. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to include recent changes in nomenclature, bringing all species and genus names in line with the current Australian Plant Census.

Beautifully illustrated, this is a detailed guide for anyone interested in the identification of pest plants and the preservation of our native flora. It is an essential tool for community land and bushcare organisations, local and state government weed officers and advisers, rangers, agronomists, agriculturists, survey and identification botanists, horticulturists, landscapers and gardeners.

By: F. J. Richardson, R. G. Richardson, R. C. H. Shepherd
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: Fourth Edition
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1.400kg
ISBN: 9781486317042
ISBN 10: 1486317049
Pages: 576
Publication Date: 03 March 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Fiona J. Richardson gained her Honours degree in Art and Sociology from the University of London in 1978. She worked as a market and business research consultant in Europe before emigrating to Australia in 1994. She now specialises in book design and typesetting, as well as continuing her interest in plant identification and photography. Rob G. Richardson gained his Master of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne in 1976. He spent the first half of his career as a research scientist at the Keith Turnbull Research Institute in Frankston, Victoria, working on the physiology and ecology of weeds, and the application and formulation of herbicides. Rob is now retired, and a keen sailor and plant photographer. Ros C. H. Shepherd gained her Master of Science from the University of Queensland in 1966 and Master of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne in 1984. She spent many years as an entomologist at the Keith Turnbull Research Institute in Frankston, Victoria, working on the biological control of pest plants and animals, which included research in South Africa. Ros has travelled around Australia and the world photographing and documenting plants, and is now retired.

Reviews for Weeds of the South-East: An Identification Guide for Australia

""You won’t find anything more comprehensive and useful than this book."" -- Ian Fraser * Ian Fraser's Natural History Reviews * ""The authors are to be congratulated on the care with which this has been done"" -- John Dwyer KC * Australian Garden History Society * ""Weeds of the South-East is an outstanding reference that sits on my desk more than my bookshelf. There’s no other resource quite like it for identifying wild and weedy plants in the region. The effort that went into creating it is intimidating, but the authors’ thoughtful choices—such as their selection of photos and the concise way they highlight key identifying features—make it accessible and useful for both experts and beginners."" -- Adam Grubb * Permaculture educator and co-author of The Weed Forager's Handbook *