Revised second edition of an illustrated field guide for bushwalkers, gardeners, plant lovers and environmentalists, first published in 1991. Includes information on over 1370 species of native plants of the County of Cumberland, with illustrations and details on the history, ecology, Aboriginal and European uses of each plant, together with references to literature and the journals of explorers. Includes a glossary, index and reference list and a key to the identification of plants. The author studied law at Sydney University and now works as a campaign consultant on environmental and social issues in Sydney.