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This plant is the floral emblem of the state of South Australia. What is its common name?
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This is the flower of a plant commonly known as Mulga. What is its botanical name?
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This is the flower of a small tree (up to 7-8 m). Its leaves are 3-20 cm long and 4-7 mm wide. The fruit is a fleshy globular drupe, 5-12 mm. The name of the genus means "desert loving". What is the botanical name of the species?
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Another one of the "desert loving" plants. A shrub up to 3 m, known as Narrow leaved fuchsia bush. What is its botanical name?
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The flower of a small Goodenia. What is its botanical name?
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This is the fruit of a Leafless cherry. What is the botanical name of the plant?
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A This plant, Acacia papyrocarpa is commonly known in South Australia as ...
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