Scratching the surface
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A new species of fairy lantern or Thismia, not an orchid but closely related, is observed in Morton National Park near Bundanoon. The findings indicate that there are thirty known species of fairy lanterns and all species grow almost entirely under-ground and produces no leaves, relying on fungi growing on their roots for all food and nutrients.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2004
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Stored in the rings
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The tree rings of the Wollemi pine reveals the life of a 270-year-old tree that crashed to the canyon floor about two decade ago. The pine shares different microscopic features of its wood-cell anatomy with Agathis and Araucaria, which includes resin plugs, pit rows in a staggered configuration and warty structures.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2003
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True blue
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Indigo, one of the richest colours of plant dyes takes about a month of soaking and fermentation to extract a dark blue precipitate from the green stems and leaves of Indigofera species. The color of the dyes depends upon the local variant of the Indiogofera used.
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2003
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