Australis – the pavilion C
Australia - from the geohistorical point of view – has been isolated from other continents for a long time and therefore has an entirely special flora. The biggest interest for botanists represents the sclerophyllous or hard-leaved vegetation with a high share of plants from the myrtle-family (Myrtaceae), including eucalypts (Eucalyptus) as a typical plant, also from the Protea-family (Proteaceae) and the pea family (Fabaceae) including the very large genus Acacia (Acacia).
Banksia media
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The exhibition.
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Grevillea dielsiana
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The Australian plants have very strange ecological features, e.g. the quite unusual rhythms of growth during the year. Their cultivation is therefore difficult. To create a plausible looking and at the same time a long lasting garden exhibit that looks natural in character is a hard nut to crack for gardeners and garden architects. It is no wonder that the informed experts consider the "Australis" pavilion as a top gem in our Botanical Garden..