May - June 2019: Plants in Flower

TARGET OF THE MONTH

Spring is the season typically associated with flowers, but many plants flower in the cooler months. Plants often respond to day length, yet rainfall and climactic conditions also play a role.

So take a walk, take your camera, and record the native plants flowering in your area this May and June.

Mistletoe (June 2018, Brogo)

Hairpin Banksia (May 2018, Wonboyn)

Broom Heath (June 2018, Yambulla State Forest)

Golden Everlasting (June 2018, Brogo)

Stork's Bill (May 2018, Kianga)

Fan-flower (May 2018, Kianga)

Sweet Wattle (May 2018, Wonboyn)

Coast Needlewood (June 2018, Bournda)

Take photos from a various angles, and be sure to include shots of the leaves as well. When it comes to plant identification, the more information the better!

Correa (June 2018, Wonboyn)

Cranberry Heath (June 2018, Wonboyn)

Common Heath (June 2018, Bournda)

Beard-heath (June 2018, Bournda)

Orchids too may flower in early Winter.

Gnat Orchid (May 2018, Eden)

Coastal Greenhood (May 2017, Bermagui)

Fringed Helmet Orchid (June 2011, Mallacoota)

Cobra Greenhood (June 2011, Bournda)

Getting to know your flowers

Remember to use the species lists on the NatureMapr database to help identify your flowers. They provide an excellent guide to the plants in our region. These lists include: orchids; pea flowers; wattles; daisies; climbers & mistletoes; lilies & irises; and other wildflowers.

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Kerri-Lee Harris30 April 2019