Australian Plant
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Telopea Speciosissima
Description The Telopea Speciosissima, commonly known as Waratah, is a beautiful plant species that is native to Australia. It belongs to the Proteaceae family and is known for its large and bright red flowers that bloom in spring. The Waratah is the state emblem of New South Wales and is highly valued for its ornamental and cultural significance. Taxonomic Information…
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Xanthorrhoea Macronema
Description Xanthorrhoea Macronema, commonly known as the Grass Tree, is an iconic plant species native to Australia. It belongs to the Xanthorrhoeaceae family, which is commonly referred to as the Grass Tree family. The Grass Tree is an evergreen perennial plant that grows slowly and can reach a height of up to 5 meters. It has a unique and striking…
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Banksia Repens
Description Banksia Repens, also known as the Creeping Banksia, is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It belongs to the family Proteaceae, which is known for its unique and diverse flora. This plant is characterized by its low-growing habit, with a height of only 20 to 50 centimeters. It has a woody stem and small leaves that are…
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Daviesia
Description Daviesia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This Australian plant is named after Hugh Davies, a Welsh botanist who contributed to the study of Australian flora. There are around 120 species of Daviesia, and they are commonly known as bitter-peas or wattles. The flowers of Daviesia are known for their bright and showy…
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Darwinia Vestita
Description Darwinia Vestita is a unique and attractive plant that is native to Western Australia. It belongs to the family Myrtaceae, which includes many popular species such as Eucalyptus and Melaleuca. This plant is also known by the common names of “Heath Myrtle” and “Mountain Bell.” Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Myrtales Family Myrtaceae…
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Hakea Corymbosa
Description Hakea Corymbosa, also known as the Red Pokers, is a shrub or small tree that is endemic to the southwestern regions of Australia. It belongs to the Proteaceae family, which is known for its stunning and unique flowers. The plant can grow up to 5 meters tall and 3 meters wide, making it an excellent choice for larger gardens…
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Daviesia Hakeoides
Description Daviesia Hakeoides, also known as the Hakea-leaved Bitter Pea, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae. This small shrub is native to the south-western part of Western Australia. It can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and 1 meter in width. The plant produces yellow or orange pea-shaped flowers that bloom from late winter…
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Goodenia Hederacea
Description Goodenia Hederacea, commonly known as the creeping goodenia or ivy-leaf goodenia, is a plant species native to Australia that belongs to the Goodeniaceae family. This plant has a trailing habit and can grow up to 1 meter in length. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy texture, while its flowers are yellow and trumpet-shaped. This plant is a…
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