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Gidgee forest (Acacia cambagei)

Gidgee forest (Acacia cambagei). Gidgee replaces Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) as rainfall falls below 550 mm per year and lies in a belt west of the Brigalow belt, forming part of the extensive acacia-dominated forest woodland shrublands of inland Australia. Like Brigalow, it has been cleared over large areas for pastoral and agricultural development, particularly in the east of its range, but has suffered less than Brigalow since it occupies semi-arid lands further inland which is only suitable for rangeland grazing. Near Bourke, northwestern New South Wales, Australia

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Spinifex ring (Triodia sp.)

Spinifex ring (Triodia sp.), on lower dune slopes, providing a raised flower bed for ephemeral wildflowers such as wild parsnip (Trachymene glaucifolia) after winter rain. Cravens Peak Station, edge of northern Simpson Desert, southwest Queensland, Australia

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Cabbage tree palm (Livistona australis), NSW, Australia

Cabbage tree palm (Livistona australis), usually found in moist open forest but can also be seen in rainforests. It grows prolifically along the New South Wales coast and can grow as tall as 25 metres. In the early days, European settlers used fibre from the palm to weave wide-brim hats to protect them from the sun. New South Wales, Australia

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