Years ago, whilst walking along the streets of a northern suburb of Cairns, a red fruit caught my attention. It was a large capsule the size of a huge egg, which split open very neatly along three suture lines and … Continue reading →
I was having a jog through the woods and noticed a bunch of twigs of an unfamiliar plant that had been brought down either by wind or breakage by birds. I will admit it. This species took me quite a … Continue reading →
Aptly named the Narrow-leaf Bird’s Nest Fern, this epiphyte or lithophyte is restricted to rainforests and does not seem to be as common as the larger A. nidus or A. australasicum. However, it is always a pleasure to spot this … Continue reading →
Female flowers Manioc, as this plant is better known, deserves a whole book written on it for its gastronomic virtues. But for now, it is enough to say that this shrub is a gift to the world as it provides … Continue reading →
Dainty epiphyte on the fine twigs of an Acacia tree. I didn’t expect to see such treasures in a secondary regrowth forest but it is telling that such forests do have good conservation value and provide refuge for uncommon … Continue reading →
Been in Australia for over a decade gazing at plants, both large and small, grasses and trees, in rain forest and savanna, in the tropics and in temperate zones. I love connecting with people with similar interests. You can read more about me on my About page and at my personal BLOG.
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Leaf Whispering in the Tropics 