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Yes it was originally called the Bauple or Bopple nut and still is locally after the town of Bauple South of Maryborough

There are 6 species native to eastern Australia Macadamia whelani, Macadamia ternifolia, Macadamia integrifolia, Macadamia tetraphylla, Macadamia prealta and Macadamia heyana. there are also other species native to Celebes and New Caledonia.

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Q: Is Macadamia an Australian Native plant?
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