Natural Environment

This publication is an introductory guide to identifying, using and growing useful indigenous plants of the South East of South Australia. In the context of this guide useful plants means plants which were used historically by local Aboriginal people or European settlers for food or materials.

Indigenous plants can make great landscaping gardens, with the added benefits of being suited to the local climate and conditions, usually requiring less water and attention, and also providing other uses such as food or materials. This is not an exhaustive list, but a good start.

Useful Indigenous Plants of the South East

• Department for Environment and Water (South Australia)
• Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Victoria)
• Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
• Nature Glenelg Trust - A not-for-profit cross border environmental organisation
• Volunteering in the local natural environment
• Landscape South Australia – Limestone Coast
• Crater Lakes Conservation Management Plan May 2004