Benthamina alyxifolia – Mistletoe
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
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
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
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
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, [...]
