At some point or another, one may have encountered the showy and colourful horticultural herbs such as Cyclamens, Primulas, Pimpernels – famous members of the Primula family. But many plant families that are well known in the temperate zone also … Continue reading →
One of the various native species of Myrsine, this endemic shrub is probably one of the more easy to recognize species as the veins are quite prominent on the leaf upperside, and the midrib is raised. Like most members of … Continue reading →
An exceedingly common vine in wet eucalypt forest and rainforest. The leaves have a fleshy and almost succulent texture. Two varieties exist, var. dependens and var. pubescens, differing presumably by the presence of hairs. The venation is rather distinctive and … 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 