Discover the Weird, Wild, and Wonderful World of Australian Plants

Step into the strange and stunning plant life of Australia with the Flora Australia’s Most Curious Plants book by Tania McCartney.
This visually rich, hardcover non-fiction title introduces curious young minds to Australia’s most fascinating native flora.

Perfect for kids aged 7 and up, this book uncovers over 24,000 plant species found nowhere else in the world. From the towering Tasmanian Mountain Ash to the stinging Gympie-Gympie, every page reveals a new plant with a remarkable story.

Tania McCartney blends science with storytelling. She writes in a way that’s fun and easy to understand. And her colourful illustrations make even the most unusual plants feel magical and memorable.

Each section focuses on a different theme:

• Deadly Flora – plants with powerful defence systems

• Bush Foods – edible plants used by First Nations people

• Flora Ancestry – how plants evolved over time

• Gondwana Garden – ancient species from the supercontinent days

Along the way, readers learn botanical names, fun facts, and conservation messages. A helpful glossary and index make it easy to explore and return to later.

Moreover, this book encourages curiosity, observation, and respect for nature. It’s perfect for classrooms, home learning, or young nature lovers keen to explore Australia’s unique environment.

Best of all, the Flora Australia’s Most Curious Plants book doesn’t just inform—it inspires. It invites children to look closer at the plants in their backyard, on a bushwalk, or at the botanic gardens.

Whether as a gift or part of a growing book collection, this title stands out for its originality, accuracy, and beauty.

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