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RBG Kew, Kew correspondence, Australia, Mueller, 1858-70, f. 438. 70.06.23b

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Ferdinand von Mueller to Joseph Hooker, 1870-06-23 [70.06.23b]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id/70-06-23b>, accessed September 11, 2025

In a Calico-case under Dr H Rickards surveillance pr ship "Crusader" sent to Dr Hooker 23/6/70.
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See J. Hooker to M, 13 November 1870.
Boronia megastigma

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(exquisitely fragrant & one of the most meritorious pot-plants to be introduced into England)
Prostanthera Spinosa

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F.v M
Lovely and curious. Almost always in flower, of dwarf growth, easily struck from cuttings. 2
Thryptomene Mitchelli

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Thryptomene mitchelliana ?
FvM Loaded with flowers in the spring & then a charming object.
Xanthorrhoea arborea

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Ficus v[e]sca F.v M.1
Leichhardts edible cluster fig
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Goodenia Macmillani

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Like G. grandiflora but purple. Always in flower.
Wittsteinia vaccini[ace]a F.v M.
Alpine, edible berries. Wants springy spots with moss & stones to bear flowers & fruits.
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