Eucalyptus Macrocarpa. Photo Jen Hollis, DBCA
Eucalyptus Macrocarpa. Photo Jen Hollis, DBCA

Western Australia is renowned for its diverse and spectacular wildflowers and is one of the premier flora centres in the world. This floral richness is matched by a high number of plants that are threatened with extinction. 

Discover some of our unique plants, learn more about their conservation status, and find out what is being done to protect our unique flora.  

Government of Western Australia
List of threatened and priority flora
A flock of Carbaby's Cockatoos - large black birds with red feathers under their tails - flying across a blue sky
Threatened species and communities

The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 provides for the listing of threatened native plants, animals and ecological communities that need protection.

Acknowledgement of Country

The department respectfully acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of the land and water it manages, and recognises their continuing connection to land, water and community.