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Australian Plants - photos

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Many are aware of Australia's wildlife, but few know about its flora. Common genus groups include: acacia, banksia, bottlebrush, eremophila, eucalyptus, paperbark, and waratah. There are also a myriad of rich in wild flower species native to Australia, especially Western Australia. The most common and widespread tree is eucalypts, of which there are 700 species. Overall, Australia has a total of 17,590 species. 15,638 native species and 1,952 naturalised or invasive species.
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Palms

Palm Trees of Australia photos

Australian Ferns

Australian Fern photos

Sub-tropical & Tropical Rainforests

Sub-tropical & Tropical Rainforest photos

Gondwana Rainforest

Gondwana Rainforest photos

Daintree Rainforest

Daintree Rainforest photos

Antarctic Beech

Antarctic Beech photos

Moreton Bay Fig

Moreton Bay Fig tree photos

Oyster Bay Pine

Oyster Bay Pine photos

Hoop Pine

Hoop Pine photos

Eucalypt

Eucalyptus Tree photos

Golden Wattle

Golden Wattle photos

Jacaranda

Jacaranda photos

Grass Trees

Grass Tree photos

Fire Regeneration

Fire Regeneration photos

Australia, previously a part of the supercontinent Gondwana, became isolated and evolved its own distinct flora due to its extended separation. Owing to its vast expanse, the country boasts diverse trees adapted to various climatic zones, ranging from tropical to subalpine landscapes.

In the tropical regions, Australia showcases an array of vegetation including palms and is home to the world's oldest surviving rainforest, the Daintree.

Adjacent to the tropics along the eastern coastline, the Gondwana Rainforest stands as the largest expanse of subtropical rainforest globally.

Heading south to the temperate zone, you will find various temperate rainforests on and near the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, Cape Otway, and the island state of Tasmania.

The largest climatic zone in Australia is arid and semi arid where vast deserts occupy the centre of the continent. Here Australian trees and plants still exist, but are sparsely populated. Instead of cactus which is not native to Australia, Acacia forests and shrubs dot the barren landscape. Eucalypts are also common, but are much more numerous in wetter areas further south.

 

 

 

 

Author & photographer: David Johnson (Virtual Australia). Providing a credit or link is appreciated.
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