So many of our local native plants have sharp thorns on the leaves and/or branches, and Bursaria incana, also known as the Prickly Pine, is no exception. The word ‘Pine’ used in one of its common names is a bit misleading, because B. incana is not a pine at all. It is a small tree which grows toContinue reading
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Acacia salicina (Sally Wattle)
It’s easy to spot a native tree when it is in flower, and during March, the Sally Wattles (Acacia salicina) can be seen all over the Lockyer Valley, displaying their spherical cream/pale yellow flowers. Several Acacia species have the reputation for being short-lived, but the Sally wattle lives for many years and is a goodContinue reading
Underneath the Brigalows
It’s pleasant to stroll in the dappled shade among the Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) trees on my property. In some areas, the trees have created a thick layer of leaf mulch which seems to have inhibited the growth of understorey species. There are, however, two interesting plants that appear in spots, and that go hand-in-hand withContinue reading
Carissa ovata/ Carissa spinarum (Native currant, Kunkerberry)
Of all the plant species found in the regional ecosystems of the Lockyer Valley, Carissa ovata is a shrub that occurs commonly throughout many vegetation communities