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Pandani (Richea pandanifolia) is endemic to Tasmania. It is part of the genus Richea which contains 9 species (out of 11) that are endemic to Tasmania. They are relics from Gondwana times.

It is usually around 2 to 3 metres high but be reach 10 metres and more. It is the world's tallest heath plant.

The best places to see Pandani are Mt Field and Cradle Mountain.


Pandani grove in Cradle Mountain
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The Pandani family
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Pandani lined mountain stream in Cradle Mountain after a heavy snowfall.

Mountain stream in winter

"In Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, Sphagnum moss tends to die if it dries out in summer suggesting that Sphagnum peatlands in south-eastern Australia may be near their climatic limits. If so, global warming is likely to reduce their chances of long-term survival." (from the Tas Parks website).

Pandani on sphagnum moss

Wallaby and joey in the early morning light in Cradle Mountain (near Waldheim area). They sprung away straight after this picture was taken. Lovely Pandani in the background.

Wallaby and joey

Mossy creek with Pandani in Cradle Mountain National Park.

Mossy creek with Pandani

2 Pandani in Cradle Mountain

The Pandani family

Pandani grove, Cradle Mountain

Creek lined with Pandani, Cradle Mountain

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Pandani grove in Cradle Mountain

Pandani in Cradle Mountain landscape

Creek lined with Pandani, Cradle Mountain

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