In Australia, we have lots of beautiful native plants, and how well do you know them?

Do you know the origin of the Australian Golden Wattle? Do you know how high it can grow?

 

You can find out more about our native plants in PlantFile Online, it covers not just Australian native plants but 3888 plants species, and it gives you tips about the soil condition as well. Anyone who likes plants or gardening will find this database useful, and it is not just for the Horticulture students!

If you need help with PlantFile Online, please visit our help guide.

 

Not a green thumb?  

No worries, you can add some Australian native foods in your meal. Let's have a look at our ebook- Cooking with the Oldest Foods on Earth : Australian Native Foods Recipes and Sources.

 

Read enough? Time to go out and explore, and see if you can identify Australian native plants out in the bush?

If you don’t have a trail in mind, come to the Library to borrow Top walks in Victoria for inspiration when we are open again.

 

Banksia flower