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Wondering where we've been? We wrote a new book: What the Flora?

Branch Out·Botanic Gardens of Sydney·9 August 2026·1 min

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Wondering where we've been? We wrote a a new book! Get ready for a wild ride through the most shocking, inspiring and downright unbelievable stories about plant life in our new non-fiction book: ⁠What the Flora?⁠ Blending science, true crime and history, What the Flora? offers a fresh perspective on the ingenuity and wonders of the plant kingdom. You’ll encounter trees that survived atomic blasts and deadly species that have shaped medicine and myth, discover the mind-bending secrets of plant intelligence and learn how pollen can be used to crack a murder case. Whether you're a hardcore plant nerd or just curious, What the Flora? will forever transform the way you see plants.  Where to order your copy: The print copy is available to order from book retailers across Australia. Find out more ⁠here. If you pre-order a copy before 1 September and you live in Australia, you can also ⁠go into a draw⁠ to win an amazing experience at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. If you live overseas, you can enjoy What the Flora? on Audible and other audiobook platforms. What the Flora? is written by Vanessa Fuchs for Botanic Gardens of Sydney and published by Pantera Press, an imprint of Hardie Grant Publishing.