eccles Posted January 26, 2002 Hi I have been wondering about this plant. It sounds like something that would be wonderful to grow, and have around. I have an Acacia maidenii and I really like it (and couldn't imagine ever stripping off any of its bark to get at the alkaloids in it...). So my question is, given the rarity of this plant, does anyone know whether it is around? ie whether anyone grows it? I read on the species page that no mature specimens are known to exist outside of the endangered ones on Mt Buffalo, but what is the reason for this? are they particularly hard to grow? if seed is illegally harvested then it stands to reason that people must be growing this plant. Yes? if so, does anyone know if it is available in any form? I really would like to grow it - especially since it is endangered. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somnif Posted January 29, 2002 This is a bit of sensitive issue. There was a pretty detailed discussion about the plant at MEBV#2 (Victorian Mini-Ethnobotantica) and there was interest in forming a group specifically dealing with the issues related to this plant. I am pretty sure that some of the people concerned will be at EB2002 so if you are coming along, it is probably a good idea to seek out those people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eccles Posted January 29, 2002 That sounds fantastic. We can't let plants like this die out! especially if irresponsible members of our own community are the ones doing the damage! I'd be really interested to know what exactly this group is doing. This plant sounds like it needs our help to save it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
