This small island Tasmania is packed full of rich and colorful culture. One of the most infamous and interesting tales passed down is the stories of how the island got its name. The islands’ name originally was Trowenna, given to it by the indigenous people but was later changed in 1642 by Abel Janszoon Tasman who named it Van Diemen's land after himself …show more content…
“The Huon Pine is one of the slowest-growing and longest-living plants in the world, it can grow to an age of 3,000 years or more (Tasmania 2).” Huon pine is found in western Tasmania, Central Plateau, and the Huon Valley. Deciduous beech is Tasmania's only deciduous tree. It’s a small tree, growing to two metres or less, its leaves change from red to a gold during the fall, and it’s best seen in the highlands. Pandani is found only in Tasmania and is the largest heath plant in the world. In Tasmania, pandanis are found in the alpine areas, they are also often found around Dove Lake at Cradle