Flora

There are an estimated 27700 plant species in Australia, including living fossils such as the cycad palm and the grass tree, and brilliant wildflowers such as the waratah, Sturt’s desert pea, banksia and kangaroo paws.
We also have around 2800 species of eucalyps, and 1000 species of acacia, which we call "wattle". The Golden Wattle is Australia's floral emblem.