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Burke and Wills: Botany’s untold success story

Burke and Wills’ expedition is known more as a tragedy, but new light is being shed on its unknown success.

New research into macadamias might produce an easier nut to crack and expand this lucrative Aussie industry.

An ethereal shot of some lush ferns is this week’s AG Flickr shot.

A species of eucalyptus heading for extinction has risen from the ashes of the Black Saturday bushfires.

Some potent varieties of Australian honey be used to treat superbugs, say researchers.

An orchid that lives and blooms completely undergound shows evolution in action.

Ecologist Dr Matt Prescott describes how native plants can be harbingers for extreme weather events.

One of the world’s most venomous plants, the Gympie-Gympie stinging tree can cause months of excruciating pain for unsuspecting humans.