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The Coming of the Kauris
Author(s) -
Mabberley David J.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
curtis's botanical magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1467-8748
pISSN - 1355-4905
DOI - 10.1111/1467-8748.00358
Subject(s) - ornamental plant , coming out , geography , agroforestry , biology , botany , art , humanities
The introduction to Europe of species of Agathis , major timber trees (kauris) grown there as greenhouse ornamentals, is discussed. The importance of Sir Joseph Banks, Kew and the [Royal] Botanic Gardens Sydney is explained and the paramount historical significance of the kauris still growing in Sydney is stressed.