What is the flora of South Australia?

The Flora of South Australia provides information on all vascular plants that are native to, or naturalised in the State. Each family or large group is published as individual treatments. Each treatment is released as they become available. Most species are illustrated with line drawings or photographs.

What is the most native plant in Australia?

Eucalypts. With 2,800 species of eucalypts (gum trees), these are the trees most commonly associated with Australia.

What can you grow in South Australia?

Excellent choices include fenugreek, bio-mustard and a specialist Autumn Green Manure mix available at Diggers. There are lots of plants that you can sow in autumn including: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Asian greens, lettuce, rocket, silverbeet and spinach, as well as gorgeous sweet peas and Australian wildflowers.

What plants grow in winter in Adelaide?

HERBS – plant chamomile, comfrey, dill, garlic bulbs, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, sorrel and thyme. FRUIT & VEGETABLES – plant spinach, silver beet, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, leeks, peas and early-maturing cabbage.

What are some native plants to Australia?

Gum tree (Eucalyptus) Gum trees are quintessentially Australian and are home to some of our most iconic wildlife – like the koala!

  • Banksia (Banksia)
  • Bottlebrush (Callistemon)
  • Wattle (Acacia)
  • Waratah (Telopea)
  • Spider flower (Grevilleas)
  • Kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos)
  • Native bluebell (Wahlenbergia stricta)

    • What is Australia’s native flower?

    Golden Wattle
    Recognised as the national flower of Australia, the Golden Wattle variety is deeply intertwined with its history and culture.

    Do ghost gums grow in South Australia?

    Desert ghost gums occur throughout the Pilbara and south into the goldfields region of WA.

    Is Lavender An Australian native?

    Topped lavender (Lavandula stoechas) While this might be a fragrant, Australian cottage garden classic, it’s actually native to Europe and the Mediterranean. If it escapes your garden, it can spread and take over the natural environment.

    What produce is South Australia known for?

    Menz Fruchocs. These little balls of fruit wrapped in chocolate are so delicious they were the one thing my daughter requested we bring her to Canada when we visited a few months ago.

  • Haighs Chocolates.
  • Pie Floater.
  • Fritz.
  • Balfours Frogcakes.
  • Farmer’s Union Iced Coffee.
  • Coffin Bay Oysters.
  • Golden North Ice Cream.