This film notes the profusion of previously unknown species of plants discovered by Joseph Banks at Botany Bay, such as banksias, the heath-like epacridaceae, the grass-like restionaceae, boronias, xanthorrhoeas, casuarinas and eucalypts. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507274
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743-1820
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Botany Bay (N.S.W)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743-1820
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Botany - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743-1820
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)