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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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What is the origin of the word macadamia?
1900-05; < NL, named after John Macadam (d. 1865), Australian chemist; see -ia
What is the scientific name of the macadamia nut?
The scientific name of the Macadamia nut is Macadamia Intergrifolia, This scientific name pertains to the entire tree however, and not just the nut alone.
How many grams of macadamia nuts are in one cup?
I cup of macadamia nuts is equal to 1 cup US 134 grams. One serving of macadamia nuts has 2.6 grams and is 7.8 nuts.
What is causing the extinction of Australian plants?
Only some Australian plants are becoming extinct, and these form only a small proportion of native plants. The plants which are in danger of extinction are so mainly because of the introduction of exotic species which push out native species. Also, introduced fauna such as rabbits and stock animals (e.g. Sheep, cattle) have a tendency to eat native grasses and shrubs fit down to the roots, which prevents any regrowth.
Is macadamia monocotyledon?
No, macadamia is not a monocotyledon; it is a dicotyledon. Macadamia trees belong to the family Proteaceae and produce seeds with two cotyledons. Monocotyledons, or monocots, typically have one cotyledon and include plants like grasses and lilies. In contrast, dicots, like macadamia, have broader leaves and a different vascular structure.
What is an Australian nut?
The only commercially grown Australian native nut is the Macadamia Nut.
Native Australian Plant used as a food source?
The macadamia nut is Australia's only native food crop. Other plants are used as bush tucker, but local knowledge is required to know which ones are edible.
What is the nut of an Australian tree with white flowers?
You possibly refer to the Macadamia, specifically, Macadamia integrifolia which is native to Australia and grows along the east coast between Bundaberg and Coffs Harbour.
What Australian food was discovered by John Macadam?
Australia's native nut tree, the macadamia, was first described by botanist John Macadam.
Is macadamia a city?
No. Macadamia is not a city. It is a type of edible nut, native to Australia.
Is a grevillea an Australian plant?
Yes. The grevillea is native to Australia.
Is a hibiscus an Australian plant?
The ornamental plant commonly found in Australian gardens, and known as a hibiscus, is not native to Australia. However, there is a native hibiscus which is a medium sized shrub with mauve flowers.
Is a mallee fowl native to Australia?
Yes; the mallee fowl is native to Australia - hence its name. Mallee is an Australian plant, tough and woody.
What is the common name for Ariostaman a native plant?
I think you may have mis-spelled the word. Could you be meaning Eriostemon, which is an Australian native plant? If so, the common name for Eriostemon is 'Wax Flower'.
What Honey eaters use as a native Australian plant?
Honeyeaters particularly enjoy callistemon (bottlebrush) and grevilleas.
Where did the word macadamia nuts come from?
from the name of an Australian evergeen tree and named after the chemist John Macadam
What is the Italian translation of 'macadamia'?
Macadamia is the same in Italian and English.Specifically, the macadamia nut is named after the Scottish-born Australian chemist Dr. John Macadam (May 1827 - September 2, 1865). Noce di macadamia is the Italian equivalent of "macadamia nut." The feminine noun noce means "nut." The preposition di means "of."The pronunciation is "NOH-tcheh dee mah-kah-DAH-myah."
