Flora

The first major survey of the flora of the Kensington Bushland was undertaken in 1980-81 and published by the Western Australian Herbarium in 1992. Native plants comprised 70 per cent of the listed flora, which was considered high for the suburban area.

Over 230 native plant species have been recorded in Jirdarup from the majestic Jarrah to the tiniest orchids. We anticipate that this list will be updated early 2027 after the completion of a project being undertaken by the Wildflower Society of Western Australia.

Three species of banksia, B menziesii, B attenuata and B ilicifolia dominate with Nuytsia floribunda (WA Christmas Tree) making a show in Birak/summer. 

There are eight tree species endemic to Jirdarup.

In Djilba and Kambarang (around spring), the bushland bursts into flower and visitors can enjoy donkey and sun orchids, Swan River Myrtle, the Star of Bethlehem and many more.

While there is no single comprehensive list of the flora of Jirdarup, we have developed several subsets that are continually being refined. This data is sourced from records by the Town of Victoria Park, records from the WA Herbarium and diaries and observations of the Friends, past and present.

Images of the flora feature regularly in our Facebook posts. Dive deeper for more information and downloadable lists.