Flora of Brisbane

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The greater Brisbane area of Queensland Australia, has many species of indigenous flora. This article links the flora to its geography with:

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Plants

The list is organised in alphabetic order by genera; then species scientific name and common names; then external links documenting that species.

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Parklands, forests and reserves with native vegetation around Brisbane.

Metropolitan area

Within 100 km

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<i>Angophora floribunda</i> Species of tree

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<i>Cryptocarya bidwillii</i> Species of tree

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<i>Corymbia henryi</i> Species of plant

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<i>Eucalyptus eugenioides</i> Species of eucalyptus

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<i>Corymbia erythrophloia</i> Species of plant

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References

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  2. "Acacia fimbriata (MIMOSACEAE) Brisbane Wattle". Archived from the original on 19 August 2006. Retrieved 27 October 2006.
  3. "Acacia leiocalyx - WATTLE".
  4. "Australian Native Plants". Archived from the original on 4 January 2007.
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