Land for Wildlife members and cousins, Deb and Errol Stenzel, have had their eye on an unfamiliar-looking nightshade (Solanum species) growing on their adjacent properties at Coochin for years. Deb … Continue reading A New Species of Nightshade found on a Land for Wildlife Property
Most of us are familiar with the saying, “A weed is a plant in the wrong place”. There are many versions of this saying, but the main idea is that … Continue reading A Weed? A Native? Or Both?
The Native Guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides) is a Critically Endangered species that was once reasonably common along the east coast of Australia from Hervey Bay to Sydney. It has been almost … Continue reading Native Guava in Logan showing signs of Myrtle Rust resistance
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 & Jhdungah Murulla Women
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