Australia has thousands of plant species that can be classed as shrubs – often also called bushes – and the majority are endemic to the continent. Shrubs, as simply defined, are perennial plants with woody stems that last many years. The ultimate keep-in-your-pocket guide to the subject, this book may be diminutive in size but it punches well above its weight in terms of usefulness, being packed with more than 300 images. It covers 212 species of native shrubs in 103 genera and 34 families, offering a useful cross-section of the huge number and variety of Australian native shrubs and includes species from various parts of the continent and over a wide range of habitats. The coverage includes diverse groups such as banksias, bottlebrushes, native peas, eremophilas, grevilleas, hibbertias, heaths, mint bushes, tea trees, wattles and waratahs. Some highly adapted endemic species are also included, along with lesser-known plants and others with unique vegetative, floral and fruiting features. The easy-to-use layouts and small size make the book ideal for taking on days out or walks in the bush.