Hakeas of Western Australia. A Field and Identification Guide. 2006. illus. (col.). 133 p. 4to. Paper bd.

Each of the 115 Hakea species and sub-species of Western Australia are depicted by a large drawing of a portion of the branch of the plant showing leaf, flower and seed capsule shape as well as a drawing of the seed itself. There is also a location map and a brief text outlining distribution, flowering time, form, leaves, flowers, fruit, habit environment, uses and germination times for seed. There are also good quality photos of the plant in its natural environment and close up of flower arrangement. In most cases the information provided will allow any native plant enthusiast the chance to easily identify the species. However, in the case of the Hakea petiolaris sub-species and the differences between Hakea baxteri and H. brownii the book does not specify what elements to look for to identify them separately.

At the end of the book there is a graphical presentation of flowering times, rainfall, plant heights, soil types and uses which are a valuable aid to anyone wanting to grow Hakeas.