News
Introduced plants outnumber natives
Introduced plant species now outnumber the known species of Australian natives, botanists say.
Tag: flora
News
Velcro petals help bees stick to flowers
Cone-like projections on flowers act like Velcro to help bees stick to petals in strong winds, new research shows.
History & Culture
Top 10 galleries of 2011
A stunning collection of the year’s most popular photo galleries.
News
Top 10 news stories of 2011
From naturally dyed silkworms to newfound dinosaur tracks, relive 2011 through your top news headlines.
Destinations
Canberra’s Floriade blossoms in 2011
Floriade is the biggest flower show in the Southern Hemisphere. So get yourself to Canberra.
News
Rare spider orchid sprouts after bushfires
Rare spider orchid species are making a come back in the wake of the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
Reader Photos
Flickr photo of the week: dandelion seeds
A close-up shot of some dandelion seed heads makes for interesting patterns in this week’s AG Flickr photo.
News
New lily species smells like burnt electrics
A desert lily with an unusual pungent aroma has been discovered in WA’s Kimberley region.
News
Snow gums shed light on past climate
The tree rings of the Australian snow gum are revealing secrets of our climate past.
News
Photo contest: botanic gardens
Get down to your nearest botanic garden and get snapping for the chance to have your garden photos featured.