Australian Plants

The native habitat of the kangaroo paw is in Western Australia, where the climate is dry and the soil is sandy and well-drained. Thus, they need a position in full sun, in sandy soil where their roots are not continuously damp or will not become waterlogged after rain. Start by digging a large hole and adding some potting mix suitable for native Australian plants. Kangaroo paw benefit from having some organic material (such as composted leaf litter) added to the soil. It is a good idea also to include a low-release fertiliser which is made for Australian plants. Do not add "Blood and Bone", as this can damage native plants.

While the plants are being established, water them every couple of days, but after they are established they should only be watered during hot, dry periods, and then only occasionally. A little seaweed-based soil tonic such as Seasol is good during the initial establishment period as well.

The small seeds have a long viability, and can germinate after many years. It has a hard seed coat, which protects the seed from harsh arid environments until the next rainfall. Once germinated, seedlings quickly establish a deep taproot, vital for desert survival.

by drinking water from its roots

A list of Australian plants which grow best in sandy loam can be found at the related link below.

There are approximately 1000 species of wattle found in a variety of habitats throughout Australia. They are found from deserts to coastal regions to sub- alpine areas.

In addition, there are around another 350 species of wattle found in Africa, Madagascar, and other countries throughout the Asia - Pacific region and in the Americas.

Yes. This will prevent seeds forming, which takes away energy the plant could use for growth. Cut them down as low as possible.

Yes. There is just one baobab species native to Australia, Adansoniagregorii, and it is commonly known as the boab or bottle tree. It's found mainly in the northwestern area of the continent known as the Kimberley region, and in the Top End of the Northern Territory.

Xylem and phloem are the main transport tissues in plants.

Yes. Both the Karri tree (Eucalyptus diversicolor) and the Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) are particularly prevalent, dominating the vegetation of the area.

Koala

it absorb oxygen from atmosphere which is anti trees characters

Gum trees, or trees of the eucalyptus genus, belong to the myrtle family, known as Myrtaceae. The subfamily is Myrtoideae.

An emu apple is an Australian native tree that bears golf-ball sized fruit. Its scientific name is Oweniaacidula.

The Kangaroo Paw plant is not at all poisonous to either humans or animals.

Generally, no Australian plant is used to male damper. Damper is a simple bread made from flour and water, cooked in a campfire.

However, if one has patience and the know-how, one can crush wattle (acacia) seeds to make damper.

If you want to create a new "ecological issues" section under "Eucalyptus as plantation.

No. Neither eucalyptus trees nor the eucalyptus oil that can be extracted from the leaves is "poisonous". However, the oil does contain some toxins which can cause acute gastric problems if ingested.

The few animals which feed on eucalyptus leaves, such as koalas, Ringtail possums and Greater gliders, are able to filter out the toxins through their digestive systems.

Eucalypts, evolved to cope with Australia's climate, have adapted to survive though drought and bushfire. In particular, eucalypts have a 'remarkable array of characteristics connected with fire. In some instances eucalypts can be a fire hazard. Yet re-growth enables them to regenerate after fire. Adaptations that promote fire include: a high content of volatile oils in the leaves and litter; litter that breaks down extremely slowly; an open canopy; long strands of bark that hang from limbs after peeling and which can be carried alight for many kilometers to start new spot' fires well ahead of the fire front.)Most eucalypts can regenerate from seed after fire. Many eucalypts have woody capsules that protect the seeds during fire, but which open after fire, releasing their seeds.

Gum trees, or Eucalyptus trees have numerous adaptations to enable them to thrive in Australia. The trees have poisonous fibrous leaves to limit animals from eating them. Apart from koalas, Greater gliders and Ringtail possums, all of which can eat mature eucalyptus leaves, Australia's native animals can only eat the young shoots of eucalyptus trees.

Gum trees are specially adapted for Australia's bushfire-prone climate. They are known as 'sprouters', which are adult plants that can survive a fire and resprout from the roots or stems. They rely less on seed germination, which is fairly low anyway, than they do on sprouting to ensure continuation of the species. In addition, many eucalyptus species have lignotubers, which are specialised root/crown structures located beneath the soil surface, containing many food-storing cells and shoot-forming structures. Therefore, the lignotubers of eucalyptus trees protet young shoots and provide food for these shoots when they first emerge after a bushfire. Further, also seed germination is low, it is largely reliant on fire to stimulate it. Many types of eucalyptus trees have hard, woody capsules that protect the seeds during fire, but which open after fire, releasing their seeds.

The way gum trees grow is also an adaptation. Many species have wide, spreading canopies which redirect the limited rain that falls down the trunk to concentrate around the roots. The leaves of a eucalyptus tree hang down, rather than horizontally, minimising evaporation and hence water loss (transpiration), as they are not as exposed to sunlight. The leaves usually have equal numbers of stoma on each side, unlike trees which hold their leaves horizontally - they tend to have all or most of their stoma on the lower side. The leaves also tend to have a thick, waxy coating which also minimises water loss.

Australian plants include:

Acacia, known more commonly as the wattle tree - many species exist throughout Australia, in all conditions, as it is a highly adaptable plant; Australia's national floral emblem is the Golden Wattle

Banksia - named by botanist Sir Joseph Banks who was with Captain Cook when he charted Australia's eastern coast

Blackboy, or grass trees

Bunya Pine, Wollemi Pine, Hoop Pine

Callistemon, also known as the bottlebrush

Casuarina

Eremophila, also known as the Emu bush

Hakea

Grevillea (spider flower)

Leptospermum, more commonly known as the tea-tree

Leschenaultia, a beautiful Western Australian wildflower

Kangaroo paw, an unusual flower from the western half of the continent, and the floral emblem of WA

Kurrajong

Mallee

Melaleuca, another very adaptable and versatile species

Moreton Bay Fig

Mulga

Sturt's Desert Rose and Sturt's Desert Pea, both desert flowering shrubs, and the emblems of NT and SA respectively

Waratah (NSW floral emblem)

a waxy cuticle on the upper epidermis

stomata that can open and close to minimise transpiration

small surface area to volume ratio= less diffusion= less water loss

The leaves of eucalyptus trees, or gum trees, grow hanging down, rather than horizontally. This is a special adaptation which minimises evaporation and hence water loss (transpiration), as the leaves are not as exposed to sunlight. The leaves usually have equal numbers of stoma on each side, unlike trees which hold their leaves horizontally - they tend to have all or most of their stoma on the lower side. The leaves also tend to have a thick, waxy coating which also minimises water loss.

The question is misleading.

A few species of eucalyptus trees are the tallest in the country of Australia, but eucalyptus trees range from anywhere between several metres in height to the giant Karri tree in Western Australia which can reach 80m in height.

There are at least a 135 endangered Australian plants. Go to (Wikipedia.org/wiki/list_of_threatened_flora_of_Australia) for a complete list.

Yes: in Australia, "gum leaves" is the common term for eucalyptus leaves.