The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Plant of the month

Every month our volunteers select a plant or garden feature for you to discover.

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Plant of the month

Tree Waratah - Alloxylon flammeum

This spectacular flowering rainforest tree, endemic to a small area in Queensland's Atherton Tableland, may reach 30 metres in height. This member of the Proteaceae family is much loved by humans and birds. 

Family: Proteaceae 

Located: Lower Connections Garden 

Read more about the plant of the month

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Garden Explorer

Follow the link to Garden Explorer to help find the plants on this month's tour.
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Tours and Walks

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