Permits for release of specimens from the
Permits to collect or remove specimens from the Australian National Botanic Gardens. The ANBG supplies plant material to institutions provided the purpose is consistent with the aims of ANBG and that it does not compromise research being ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Sydney University Museums
The Macleay Museum holds one of the oldest and historically most significant insect collections in Australia. There are more than half a million specimens in the collection dating from 1756. The collection was started by Alexander Macleay in the ... [... more]
usyd.edu.au |
Strap Leaf Garden Superstars
When choosing drought tough specimens for a new garden or perhaps a garden that is having a makeover, the value of strap leaf plants really comes to the fore. With sword like foliage grasses and kangaroo paws around it, it can create an ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Longman's Beaked Whale
Lateral view of right tooth of an adult male Longman's Beaked Whale(Drawn from Fig. 14K Ridgeway & Harrison, 1989). These whales are the least well known of all cetaceans. Until recently, this species was known from only two specimens, including ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Ctenanthe kummerana
Up to 35cm tall creeper plant with ovate to oblong-lanceolate leaves 14cm in length. The dull-green leaf has white veins that are a reddish-purple on the underside. Young specimens have a silvery band along the top. Native to Brazil. [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Pelargonium
All pelargoniums are perennials and make excellent container specimens. Regal pelargoniums grow to 1m, have beautiful flowers in a wide variety of colours, including pink, white, mauve, purple and rose, and some are even a combination of these ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Colus Hirudinosus (Rare Fungus)
I was sent this photo of a colus hirudinosus, a rare fungus. This specimen was found near Broke, NSW, and appeared shortly after rain. It is a member of the stinkhorn family, and produces a strong fetid odor that attracts flies and other ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
Australian National Herbarium (CANB)
International Plant Name Index (IPNI) - world-wide plant names SpeciesLinks - quick plant info finder for a range of databases Australian National Herbarium (CANB) - home page An introduction to the Herbarium Explore an herbarium specimen What ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
The Plant Records Unit
The Australian National Botanic Garden has developed its collections predominantly from 'wild sourced' propagation material, which is scientifically documented in situ. This includes taking a pressed herbarium voucher specimen for each batch of ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Queensland Museum - Sections - Insects
The Entomology Section documents this most numerous and diverse part of Queensland's fauna. There are over 500 000 specimens with important collections of rainforest insects and parasitic wasps. Research Biodiversity Cultures and Histories ... [... more]
qm.qld.gov.au |
Donkey's Tail
This curious Mexican succulent makes an ideal hanging basket specimen for a hot, sunny balcony. It will thrive on neglect, even if you go on holidays or forget to water it for weeks at a time. Hanging baskets of Donkey's Tails, each with a cover ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Have Your Say
All about the Botanic Gardens, Australian plants, and access to databases on living plants, herbarium specimens and photographs. GPO Box 1777 Canberra ACT, 2601 AUSTRALIA Tel: 02 - 6250 9540 Have Your Say - public comment sought A walk along the ... [... more]
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