Nature & Wildlife
Eucalyptus and the ancient kingdom of fire
Author Ashley Hay tells the story of why the eucalyptus tree has defined a continent for millennia.
Tag: australian plants
Nature & Wildlife
The weird world of Australia’s carnivorous plants
Australia is a hotspot for carnivorous plants, boasting more than 250 species. Get to know their way of life here.
Nature & Wildlife
New population of aquatic carnivorous plant found in the Kimberley
Scientists have discovered a new population of the critically endangered waterwheel plant after a 10-year search.
Nature & Wildlife
The holly family has an ancient Australian lineage
Holly is as Australian as the old man banksia.
Nature & Wildlife
Banksia and eucalypts: the top 100 plants at risk of extinction in Australia may surprise you
Scientist have compiled a definitive list of the top 100 plants at risk of extinction in Australia, and it isn’t looking good.
Nature & Wildlife
Waratah: 4 things you didn’t know about the iconic flower
How much do you really know about our iconic waratahs?
Biodiversity
Don’t forget about Australia’s threatened plants
Often fluffy and cute, Australia’s threatened animals enjoy a much higher profile than the country’s threatened plants, despite that they’re the backbone of all life on earth.
Native hibiscus dulls male libido, says Indigenous botanist
Could our native hibiscus be the answer to male birth control?
Australia’s little-known, misunderstood succulent plants
For centuries Australia’s succulent plants have been undervalued by botanists, neglected by world encyclopaedias and considered pests by backyard gardeners. But now Attila Kapitany, the authority on Australia’s succulent plants, tells Australian Geographic that it’s about time the record is set straight.
Gallery: Gympie-Gympie: stings like “hot acid”
One small touch and this stinging plant sends you into excruciating pain.