Kenworth Australia

Missionary explorer David Livingstone described in a report a baobab whose hollow trunk housed 20 to 30 men. Canoes are also carved out of the tree's trunk.The baobab tree requires a full-sun location with plenty of room to grow.

The acid flavor isn't so intense that it cannot be eaten out of hand, but it does make this cultivar less popular than sweeter varieties. Use Akane apples quickly since they do not store well.The NJ-109 apple is an experimental apple similar in appearance...

For instance, the Sweetgum earned its name from American pioneers who used to scrape material from the tree to make chewing gum, according to the University of Florida.An easy way to tell the difference between a true Eucalyptus and another type of gum...

Apply the spray according to label instructions for the age of your tree. The hard nut is produced within a green husk, which is removed before planting the seed. Plant the seed 1/4 of an inch deep on its side with the ventral suture (the seam on the...

There is a large variety of animals and plants that live in the neritic zone. In addition to plankton and seaweed found in other areas of the ocean, the coral reef is home to mangroves., which are large and shrub-like.

For those of you more into wildlife you should know that you can find 22 species of reptiles and amphibians here; lizards, snakes and frogs.Whoops! I suddenly realize it is already 4:30 and our ferry is due to leave at 5:30, we better make it back without...

Epiphytic, meaning that it can grow on other trees as well as in the ground, puakenikeni only grows in the warm climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 11 through 13.

Three U.S. native trees plus an import from Australia produce orange berries. Netleaf hackberry specimens in plant nurseries are deceptive because they do not yet display the rough-textured, gnarled appearance they will have when mature.

At this time the plant may be big enough to be planted outdoors depending on the species. Make sure the roots are not disturbed or damaged during the move, as the plant will die in a few hours if this happens.Water the soil sparsely every other day.

Throughout the 20th century, ricin was weaponized and used in biological warfare.Cowhage, a rainforest legume, has a number of traditional medicinal properties, but its pods and flowers can cause blindness if rubbed in the eyes.The physic nut has a sweet...

The more ornate flowering species of acacia make showy cut flowers, are are commonly called mimosa. Individual flowers are small round pompoms with dozens of stamens. However, only when the common name "mimosa" is freely applied in a regional vernacular...

Creeping figs take on a vine rather than a tree appearance and climb walls and other vertical structures. They are grown as ornamentals or house plants and some are naturally-occurring in the wild.

When the ferns begin to reproduce, the fern's foliar fronds (fertile leaves) develop a layer of fuzzy-looking brown sporangia on their undersides, containing new spores.Staghorn ferns rarely suffer from disease unless they are overwatered.Rhizoctonia...

Most palms have fronds -- large, compound, evergreen leaves arranged at the top of an unbranched trunk. They do not have long, deep taproots like some trees (oak, for example). A closer-to-home tall palm is Mexican fan palm (), which is emblematic of...

Others employ adventitious roots to ascend tree trunks, while a number of species have hooks or spines along their stems.Certain kinds of climbing bamboo native to Australia may span more than 100 feet in length.

This category of plants includes various species of the microscopic, floating and drifting plants of the ocean. Seaweeds, with their simple structure and lack of complex roots, absorb nutrients directly from the water.

The sheath is the part that circles the stem and makes up about one-third of the leaf. At each joint is a node. Known as buttress roots, they not only support the plant, but pull up large quantities of water from a wide area.Sugarcane allowed to flower...

It has now grown to be an internationally famous garden and attracts every year 6 million visitors who also enjoy the surrounding Kings Park.It basically stretches along the Swan river shore and gazebos or benches are scattered here and there.

With about a third of the whole Australia itself WA is the largest of the six states (2.5 million square km) and with only 11% of total Australian population, there is plenty room to play! Of course very large portions are made of sand and/or stones;...

John Ellis named the species after his friend Dr. Alexander Garden, an America botanist. Gardenias come in single or double flowering varieties. The origins of the gardenia plant started in the southern portions of China.

Lavender presents a floral, pungent aroma and flavor.Lavender is used to flavor frostings and confectionaries.The deliciously distinctive fragrance and flavor of lavender has been prized for centuries.

Working with clean shears will prevent bacteria or disease from spreading from plant to plant.Remove brown, yellow, shriveled or distorted leaves as they appear, as the ti plant will attempt to repair the damaged leaves at the expense of the rest of the...

Found in countries around the world, tropical deciduous forests play host to an astounding variety of distinct plant and animal species.Stretching from Arizona deep into the state of Sonora, the tropical deciduous forest of northern Mexico covers an immense...

Keep in mind that many species of croton are poisonous to humans and it's best to wear gloves when handling. Interruptum is a type of croton shrub with a width of 3 to 6 feet that forms spiral yellow hued leaves complemented with red midribs.

However, the rapid rate of growth means that the plant rarely stays small for long. The leaves of the plant contain air-filled tissue, which gives the plant its unusual buoyancy, allowing it to float completely unsupported.

If your King Palm is outdoors, water enough so that small pools form on the surface of the soil. These palms may be planted indoors, but you should consider the fact that it may grow to 40 feet or more tall at 1 to 3 feet/year so you need high ceilings.

This is neither the outback nor tough bush-walking but I still recommend having good walking shoes, a matching hat and a bottle of water. It consists of a 620m (1860 feet) long bridge, made of iron and glass, culminating at 52 m (126 feet) high.