He described in his first report as the "most beautiful of Australian plants".
For example, many Australian plants are particularly sensitive to phosphorus.
The house groups are named after native Australian plants.
Through their education they acquired extensive knowledge of the natural world, including Australian plants, animals and insects.
The botanic gardens are the largest living collection of native Australian plants.
There are five exhibition gardens aiming to demonstrate ways that Australian native plants can be used in the home garden.
At Cranbourne there are a lot of Australian plants on display.
He had collected and catalogued hundreds of Australian plants.
(b) To promote the cultivation of Australian native plants in home gardens and public areas.
It features Australian and overseas plants from arid environments within its 250 hectares.