Cycads are one of the most ancient group of gymnosperm (non-flowering) plants on Earth – evolving well before the dinosaurs. In SEQ, most cycads are species of Macrozamia and it … Continue reading Macrozamia and their Pollinators
Thanks to the keen eye of a Land for Wildlife Officer, this much loved Moreton Bay Fig tree was diagnosed with a bad case of sunburn – note the peeling … Continue reading Caring for a Sunburnt Fig
Callitris, colloquially known as Australian Cypress or Cypress Pine, although a conifer, is not actually a pine tree but is a member of the Cupressaceae family. There are 15 species … Continue reading Bailey’s and Other Cypress Trees of SEQ
Last summer, La Niña’s wet weather brought with it both floods and a recharge for our catchments and forests resulting in beautiful displays of flowering orchids throughout SEQ. Australia has … Continue reading Orchids of SEQ
Allow me to introduce you to arils. Not only are they important in encouraging the distribution of seeds, they can also be colourful and fascinating to look at or photograph. … Continue reading Fruity Arils
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘hibiscus’? Perhaps it’s Nanna’s garden, a Balinese sarong or a bright Hawaiian shirt? Despite its exotic, tropical associations, Australia has … Continue reading Native Hibiscus
In my role as Land for Wildlife officer, I am privileged to observe nature’s interactions with equally intrigued landholders. My mind is often whizzing with thoughts and questions that can’t … Continue reading Native Cymbidium
Native Guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides) was once common in SEQ just 11 years ago, but it is likely to go extinct in the near future. The reason for its quick decline … Continue reading Native Guava vs Myrtle Rust
Tucked deep in the shady understorey of rainforest remnants scattered between Bellingen in NSW and Kin Kin in Qld, a remarkable moth lives out its secretive lifecycle. Work over the … Continue reading Carronia and the Pink Underwing Moth
The cute and colourful animals that are threatened around Brisbane are often widely publicised, but the lesser known plants don’t receive much fanfare, and they are just as important. This … Continue reading Threatened Plants of Brisbane