Detailed descriptions of over 150 useful plants from the temperate eco-region.bull; More than 600 colour photos and drawings for ease of identification, as well as maps of localand Australia-wide distributions.bull; Information on a wide range of uses for native plants as food, fibre and medicines, includingnotes on preparation.bull; The result of a 15-year fieldwork partnership photographing, describing and using plants fromthe temperate eco-region of southeastern Australia. A valuable contribution to the knowledgeof the native plants of south-eastern Australia.bull; This guide will be of interest to people who live there and the many tourist who visit the area,as well as bushwalkers, educators, archaeologists and chefs.