In Focus
Plant of the Month
July 2021
Styphelia tortifolia is a low compact shrub, growing to 0.6 m in height and producing a spectacular display of firecracker red, tubular flowers from about June to September.
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Plant of the Month
June 2021
Wurmbea densiflora is a small lily that grows to 10–20 cm tall, with dense spikes of bright or sometimes pale pink flowers.
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Plant of the Month
May 2021
This colourful flower variant of Banksia seminuda (River Banksia) displays yellow perianths typical of the species but features vibrant red styles instead of the usual bright yellow.
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Plant of the Month
April 2021
Eriochilus dilatatus subsp. multiflorus is commonly known as the White Bunny Orchid.
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Plant of the Month
March 2021
March is becoming seaweed month, and this year we go underwater at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands to view one of the most spectacular of the seaweeds.
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Plant of the Month
February 2021
Pilostyles hamiltoniorum is a completely parasitic plant that lacks chlorophyll and therefore does not photosynthesise.
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Plant of the Month
January 2021
With its masses of shell-pink flowers, Scholtzia involucrata (Spiked Scholtzia) is a standout species in the WA landscape throughout the summer months.
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