Callitris preissii
The story
The Rottnest Island pine, known as marro to the Noongar peoples, holds cultural significance for the Indigenous communities of Australia. This tree has been a part of their landscape for generations, symbolizing resilience and connection to the land. The Noongar people have a deep understanding of the natural world, and the marro tree is a testament to their relationship with the environment, showcasing the importance of preserving both the tree and the cultural stories tied to it.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Cupressaceae
About
Callitris preissii is a species of conifer in the family Cupressaceae, endemic to Rottnest Island, Australia. Common names include Rottnest Island pine, Murray pine, maroong, southern cypress pine, and slender cypress pine. The Noongar peoples know the tree as marro.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Callitris preissii
- Slug
- callitris-preissii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Genus
- Callitris
- Species
- preissii
- Wikidata QID
- Q2715203
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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