But for David, Australia’s almost 100 species of native mistletoe are worth celebrating all year round. “We’ve got ...

According to Australian Geographic, possums are nocturnal and feed on a wide range of plant matter, including eucalyptus. The ...

If you wanted to create a garden of nothing but Australian plants, you would have a cornucopia of beauties from which to choose. You could find ground covers, shrubs, and trees that flower ...

This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. By day, the shrubby clifftops of North ...

Don’t bother with the holly and European mistletoe. Our most festive leaves, berries and flowers don’t thrive under a dusting ...

As the summer heat settles in, flora and fauna associated with Christmas in Australia can be spotted throughout the country.

Researchers have confirmed what Indigenous Australians have long known: native plants have great healing properties. A study has found that two plants show great potential for healing wounds quickly ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Mountain pepper (Drimys lanceolata), also known as Tasmanian mountain pepper, is a dense evergreen defined by its vibrant red stems, aromatic, dense green leaves, and spicy fruits. Mountain pepper is ...

Two centuries after orchids were first documented in South Australia, photographers are still discovering new plants.

Rain gardens can soak up excess water in yards with poor drainage. They are a helpful addition to any flood-prone area -- but ...

What do Australia’s new nature laws mean for native forests? The reforms closed a loophole that stopped legal scrutiny of ...