Profile plant encyclopedia
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A working botanical reference shaped by Sydney sites and council guidance. Search species, distinguish Australian natives from locally indigenous plants, and compare practical growing characteristics.
7 plant profiles1 botanical initials9 useful attributes
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Zamia furfuracea
Zamia
Zamiaceae
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Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Zamioculcas
Araceae
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Zelkova serrata
Zelkova
Ulmaceae
City of Sydney
TreesCouncil listed
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Zelkova serrata Green Vase
Japanese Zelkova
Ulmaceae
City of Sydney
TreesCouncil listed
↗ZZelkova
Zelkova serrata 'Mushashino'
Zelkova
Ulmaceae
City of Ryde
Australian nativeLocal Sydney
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Zephyranthes candida
Zephyranthes
Amaryllidaceae
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Zoysia tenuifolia
Temple Grass
Poaceae
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