by Admin | Nov 24, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
This small to medium open shrub to 2–3 m is found naturally along the edge of our local rainforests and in moist gullies in eucalypt woodland. It is an important butterfly host plant for the common grass yellow butterfly Eurema hecabe (so it is preferable not to spray...
by Admin | Nov 24, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
This medium open shrub to 2–4 m is found naturally along the edge of our local rainforests and moister eucalypt forests. The foliage provides vital nesting habitat for our local birds and a safe refuge for other creatures, so is a good replacement for Lantana. The...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
This handsome, large orange and black butterfly (wingspan about 90 mm) is known as the Monarch in the USA, from where it first migrated to Australia in 1871 (possibly blown in by cyclones or as eggs accidentally brought in by American gold miners). The adult is a...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
This small honeyeater (about 10 cm) is usually an autumn and winter visitor to the Samford district, with some migrating from the cold of southern states while others possibly come down from the ranges where they breed in spring and summer. As the name suggests, the...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Cluster Berry, this small tree to 4–6 m is found naturally in the understorey of our drier rainforests and is a very important species for our local wildlife. This is a widely distributed species that is used for medicinal purposes in parts of Asia. The...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2017 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Queensland Holly or Veiny Graptophyllum, this dainty small shrub to 1.5 m is found naturally in the understorey of our local rainforests. It has soft, glossy diamond-shaped opposite leaves with toothed margins. The small white tubular flowers arise from...
