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Research / Identifying the diversity of self-sown native coconuts in Queensland, Australia
The claims that all coconuts (Coco Nucifera L.) were introduced into Australia by Europeans were researched by studying the journals of maritime expeditions, records of the Queensland Acclimatisation Society, historical data and published papers.
Identifying the Diversity of Native Coconuts in Australia
THERE is a widespread belief that coconuts are not native to Australia and that they were introduced by mariners and the Queensland Acclimatisation Society.
The Evidence for Native Coconuts Growing in Australia
A closer look at the long-standing history of coconuts in Australia. Historical sightings, Indigenous knowledge, linguistics and oral history about coconuts is evidence that they grew in Australia prior to European colonisation in 1788. A fossil coconut and fossils of Cocos pollen are evidence that they may have been in Australia for millions of years.