by Admin | Sep 7, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as Narrow-leaved Hovea, this open upright shrub to 1–2 m is common in our local woodland, but is mainly noticed when it bursts into flower in early spring. The Purple Bush Pea has alternate, narrow, oval-shaped dark green leaves to 7 cm, with young growth...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
The Swamp Banksia is an open shrub to 1.5 to 2 m found in woodlands, moist sandy areas and wallum heathlands in Queensland and NSW. The compound flower spikes usually appear in autumn and winter, but occasionally at other times of year. These are relished equally by...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also, known as Buttonwood or Umbrella Cheese Tree, this small tree to 6–10 m is found in rainforests, wet sclerophyll forest and along creeks and rivers. It is fast-growing pioneer that favours disturbed areas. It is widely distributed from northern NSW, Queensland...
by Admin | Apr 8, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
This widely cultivated large shrub or small tree is found naturally in rainforests in Queensland and NSW. The opposite leaves are strongly lemon scented when crushed, making it a very popular bush food plant. The leaves can be steeped in boiling water to make a...
by Admin | Apr 8, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as the Beetroot Tree because of the brilliant red colour of the new growth, this spreading canopy tree is found in the rainforests of south-east Queensland and northern NSW. The flanged trunk is covered in smooth grey bark. The alternate glossy leaves have...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
This beautiful shrub is found in drier rainforests in northern NSW and throughout eastern Queensland. Often known as the ‘butterfly bush’, the flowers of the Pavetta attract a wide range of other beneficial insects besides butterflies. Honeyeaters are also fond of the...
