Dietrich’s Morning Glory Bonhamia dietrichiana (Convolvulaceae) photographed (below) at Cape Cleveland at the northern end of its range which begins near Marlborough in central Queensland. Considered a rare plant in the district, it is a vigorous climber usually in vine thickets where it will cover small canopy trees.
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White Hazelwood flowering in Paluma
White Hazelwood Symplocos cochinchinensis var. gittonsii (Symplocaceae) is a splendid flowering tree, currently in full bloom in and around Paluma village.
Burra Heather in full bloom
Calytrix microcoma (Myrtaceae), commonly called Burra Heather, was seen in full bloowm at the White Mountains National Park on the Burra Range in early September 2016. Above: Burra Heather with laterite pinnacles Below: Burra Heather in full bloom.
A hardy climber Hardenbergia perbrevidens
Hardenbergia perbrevidens (Fabaceae) is a hardy and very showy climber, seen here at the Burra Range in July. It is distinguished from Hardenbergia violaceae in having a trifoliate leaf and small yellow markings in the centre of the flower.
Our 45th anniversary!
On 25th June 2015 our branch celebrated its 45th anniversary. A big thank-you to Townsville City Council for their reception held at Anderson Gardens exactly 45 years to the day! Several original members from 1970 were present including John Donahue. And a special mention goes to Don Glasgow and Betsy Jackes who are now Life …
Hall of Fame: some of our local heroes
Don Glasgow, a founding member of our branch, has been a tireless supporter of SGAP Townsville (now NPQ Townsville) since 1970. He has a large garden on the banks of Ross River which he tends with meticulous care, and which hosts a huge variety of natives collected over a life time. Don Glasgow His name, …