Pandani (Richea pandanifolia) on Mount Anne, Southwest National Park
Pandani (Richea pandanifolia) on Mount Anne, Southwest National Park (photograph: Luke O'Brien)

Pandani

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​Pandani​

The pandani is the world’s tallest heath plant and a distinctive example of Tasmania's endemic plants. Found only in Tasmania's alpine areas and wet forest mountains, the pandani can range in size from a small shrub up to a 12 metre tree. Its tough, serrated leaves can be up to 1 metre in length. Its unusual appearance can make you feel like you have stepped onto another planet.

Common name: Pandani

Scientific name: Richea pandanifolia

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