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Wee Jasper Grevillea flowers in nature reserve for the first time in 20 years
Recovery measures focused on protecting the flower from the threat of feral goats.
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Science & Environment
An illustrated guide to Australia’s marvellous wattle
Wattles belong to the plant genus Acacia, which contains about 1350 species worldwide, including 1000 in Australia. Ranging from trees to minuscule shrubs, acacias dominate many of our landscapes. On the first day of spring is National Wattle Day, marking the moment in history when the Golden Wattle was made Australia’s official floral emblem.
Science & Environment
Illustrated: Australian plant seeds
The seeds illustrated by Anne Hayes here can be found in coastal forests in northern NSW and southern Queensland.
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The evolution of flowers
A new study has constructed a digital model of what the first flower may have looked like.
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Geosiris australiensis: the recently discovered flower of the Daintree
Geosiris australiensis is as beautiful as it is parasitic.
Science & Environment
The secrets of this year’s wildflower season
Kevin Thiele, the curator of the Western Australian Herbarium, tells Australian Geographic of the ups and downs of this year’s wildflower season: where to go, what to look for and what’s impacting the season.
History & Culture
Vintage illustrated botanical stamps
The significance of stamp art often goes under appreciated. Compacted into small, square dimensions, featured illustrations offer a slice of Australian history. We’ve been using postal stamps as early as 1812 and since this time we’ve communicated our landmarks, our icons and treasured moments in our history. However nothing communicates the beauty, rich and rare of the country quite like our native flora. Here, we look back on the intricate botanical illustrations that have adorned Australian stamps over the decades.
History & Culture
Australia’s emblematic beauties illustrated
Valued for their ecological and cultural values, Australia’s floral emblems represent the beauty and diversity of all our native flowers.
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Hiding in plain sight – the common orchid you can go decades without seeing
This orchid only flowers after a fire, so you may not spot colonies of these striking plants in bloom for decades.
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Rare wild lily gets a hand from local community group
Locals have united to protect native grasslands in Melbourne.