Wildlife
Obsessed with moss? You should read this first
Almost anything green can become a weed, even moss.
Tag: plantlife
Science & Environment
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.
Creatura Blog
Feather stars are the closest thing we have to walking plants
In nature, the best form of defence is camouflage, and feather stars have got that down to an art.
Science & Environment
People are ‘blind’ to plants, and that’s bad news for conservation
Plant blindness is more than an interesting quirk of human perception. It impacts on our efforts to care for and understand plant species.
Wildlife
The sensitive plant
Known also as tickle-me plant, touch-me-not, shy plant, humble plant and sleeping grass, this weed has intrigued naturalists for hundreds of years.
Destinations
Gallery: Australia’s top 10 botanic gardens
While there’s no legal accreditation to become a botanic garden, it’s generally held that these gardens should involve some sort of scientific study. Of course, for the everyday lover of flowers and plants, the term simply represents a place to enjoy some of the best sights and smells nature has to offer. Australia is home to a terrifically diverse range of natural environments, and some of the best plant life in the world. So, whether your interest is in science, leisure or just a good place to picnic, check out our list of Australia’s top 10 botanic gardens.
AG Blog
Mangroves: a vital ecosystem in need
Mangroves are vital to Australia – and now you can help protect them by using your video camera.
AG Blog
‘Extinct’ orchid found after 70 years
An Australian orchid thought to have gone extinct 70 years ago has been rediscovered in Victoria.
Highway One
Highway One: The Diamond Tree
The giant karri trees of Western Australia’s southwest are a true wonder of nature and a must-see.