Pothos longipes Candle vine The forest grows upwards as well as outwards. Candle vine climbs using roots that attach to supporting surfaces. Its stems and leaves occupy spaces between larger [...]
Benthamina alyxifolia Mistletoe A palm’s future travels on wings. A fig holds its flowers inside an enclosed structure. A tiny pollinating wasp enters through the ostiole, a small opening into [...]
Ficus coronata Sandpaper fig A palm’s future travels on wings. A fig holds its flowers inside an enclosed structure. A tiny pollinating wasp enters through the ostiole, a small opening into this [...]
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana Piccabeen palm inflorescence A palm’s future travels on wings. The piccabeen palm wears its fruit like a jewelled crown of ruby gems. Birds feed on the fruit, [...]
Elaeocarpus grandis Blue quandong A tree’s presence extends beyond what we can see. Standing beneath a giant blue quandong, I heard its canopy alive with the hum of bees. Their sound [...]
Pararistolochia praevenosa Richmond birdwing vine The future of a butterfly begins with a leaf. Richmond birdwing butterflies lay their eggs on this vine. Its leaves feed the caterpillars, [...]
Cyathea cooperi Tree fern A change of view. From below, a tree fern canopy can feel immense. Seen from above, or isolated from the surrounding forest, its form becomes almost geometric. Fronds [...]
Stereum ostrea Golden curtain crust fungi Small forms. Essential work. These fungi grew across a fallen tree, forming layered fans marked with fine bands of colour and texture. Their beauty first [...]
