All in the family
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The family Epacridaceae has about 360 species out of which 450 species are there in Australia, which include many well-known heath and woodland genera, such as the native heaths (Epacris) and beard-heaths (Leucopogon). The new family tree shows that the native heaths and beard-heaths of Australia are nestled in with the rhododendrons of China, the heaths (Erica) of southern Africa and the heathers (Calluna) of Scotland.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2005
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Size matters
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Researchers are measuring water potential and photosynthesis in the high branches, of the world's tallest trees. Some of the world's biggest flowers like Corpse Flower, and Mountain Ash, the world's tallest flowering plant and their specifications are discussed.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2005
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Silent witness: match the living plant to the seed carried by a defendant, and you have the beginnings of a case
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The use of seeds and other plant scraps as forensic evidence is described. Botanists can often pinpoint the recent location of a suspect or victim by the plant residue found on the body or clothing.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2003
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