David Bedford and the genus Xanthorrhoea

The genus xanthorrhoea

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About me

My name is David Bedford. 

This fairly minimal site is predominantly about the genus Xanthorrhoea. 

​I have a great interest in the flora and fauna of Australia and a love of the Australian bushland. That lead me to studying biology and becoming a botanist, completing a BSc Honours (1st Class) from the University of Queensland.  I relocated to Sydney and gained a PhD from the University of Sydney.  My PhD thesis and the volume of the Flora of Australia to which I contributed on the genus are shown below.


As well as my passion for nature, plants and botanic gardens, during my life I have enjoyed learning skills as a photographer, woodworker (furniture designer/maker) and woodturner.  I also have a strong interest in Australiana (researching, preserving and collecting Australia's heritage) and I am currently writing occasional articles for the Australiana Society journal Australiana.
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This is a very basic website.  It may be developed gradually over the next couple of years as time and enthusiasm allow.
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet adult and chick in my front yard

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