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Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne

I spy with my little eye: 3 unusual Australian plant ecosystems to spot on your next roadtrip

A boab tree in the Kimberley. Hideaki Edo Photography/Shutterstock

When the growing gets tough, the tough trees and shrubs get growing.

Australia’s environment is brutal. Its ancient, low-nutrient soils and generally low rainfall make it a hard place for plants to grow. Despite this, the continent is filled with wonderfully diverse plant ecosystems.

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