Plants native to Australia

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Pencil Pine, or "Anthrotaxis cupressoides".  This one was found growing in the cooler climate of Tasmania.

Salmon Gum, salmonophloia.  This is a solid tree which looks magnificent, with its splendour of rich colours.  It grows in means of decades and lots of space.   Most are protected, any attempts of elimination lead to protests.

Coolabah, Eucalyptus microtheca - Northern Territory. This is a rep of the Eucalyptus (Yuke-a-lip-tus) family.  Koalas munch these leaves, which supply moisture to them as a substitute for water.

White Cypress Pine, Callitris columellaris - Northern Territory.  It is one of 13 species in its genus and the hardiest and most widespread of inland Australia.

 

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