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Drosera Platypoda

Description Drosera Platypoda, also known as the sundew plant, is a carnivorous plant that is native to Australia. It is a member of the Drosera genus and is known for its unique appearance and ability to catch and digest insects. The plant features long, thin leaves that are covered in sticky, glandular hairs. These hairs produce a substance that is…
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Glycine Tabacina

Description Glycine Tabacina, commonly known as the variable glycine or tobacco vine, is a species of legume that is native to Australia. As a member of the Fabaceae family, it is related to beans, peas, and other legumes. This plant is a climbing vine that can grow up to 5m in height and spread over large areas, making it an…
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Atherosperma

Description Atherosperma, commonly known as Tasmanian sassafras, is an evergreen plant belonging to the family Atherospermataceae. It is native to the cool temperate rainforests of Australia, particularly Tasmania. The plant is characterized by its smooth bark, glossy green leaves, and a strong sassafras aroma. Atherosperma can reach a height of 20-30 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to…
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Astroloma Humifusum

Description Astroloma Humifusum, also known as “Native Cranberry” or “Cranberry Heath,” is a low-growing shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to the southern part of Australia, where it grows in sandy and well-drained soil.This evergreen shrub can reach up to 30 cm in height and 1 meter in width. It has small, leathery, and dark-green leaves…
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Astroloma Pinifolium

1. Description Astroloma Pinifolium, commonly known as the Pine-leafed Astroloma, is a small shrub species that is native to the southwestern region of Western Australia. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is a close relative of the better-known Leucopogon and Styphelia species. The plant is typically 0.3-2 meters tall and 0.3-1.5 meters wide. It is evergreen, meaning it retains…
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Archirhodomyrtus

Description Archirhodomyrtus is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The genus comprises of only one species, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, which is native to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia. The plant is also known by its common name, Atherton oak. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Myrtales Family Myrtaceae…
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Anthocercis Littorea

Anthocercis littorea, commonly known as coast anthocercis, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Solanaceae. This plant is endemic to Australia and can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria. It is a small shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and 1 meter wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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Anigozanthos Humilis

Description Anigozanthos Humilis, also known as the Dwarf Kangaroo Paw, is a small but striking plant native to Australia. It belongs to the family Haemodoraceae and is commonly found in the southwest region of Western Australia. The plant gets its name from the shape of its flowers, which resemble the paws of a kangaroo.This perennial herb grows up to 40cm…
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Alsophila Leichhardtiana

Description Alsophila Leichhardtiana, commonly known as Leichhardt’s tree fern, is a species of fern that is endemic to Australia. It belongs to the family Cyatheaceae and can grow up to 15 meters in height. The trunk is dark brown in color and covered in fibrous material. The fronds are bipinnate and can reach up to 6 meters in length. The…
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Adenanthos Sericeus

Description Adenanthos Sericeus, commonly known as Woolly Bush, is a beautiful shrub native to Australia. It belongs to the Proteaceae family, which also includes other popular plants like Grevillea and Banksia. This plant is known for its unique foliage, which is soft and woolly to touch. The leaves are a silvery-grey color and have a needle-like shape, which adds to…
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