Known as the “Vanilla Lily” from the smell of their flowers, these otherwise inconspicuous grass-like plants will suddenly spatter their wallum heath neighbourhood with shades of pink in spring.
While not a rare plant, their home on flat coastal plains has seen much of their habitat lost to urban development.
Leptospermum juniperinum Brisbane Wildflowers A “Prickly Tea-Tree”, these are usually upright, straggly shrubs with stiff-pointed leaves. Their flowers, borne along the branches […]
Dipodium variegatum Brisbane Wildflowers These little native orchids, commonly called “Hyacinth Orchids”, are quite peculiar. They’re effectively leafless and spend the bulk […]
Ludwigia octovalvis Brisbane Wildflowers The “Willow Primrose”, these are straggly, woody herbs that can sprout large buttery-yellow flowers at any time of […]
Calotis cuneifolia Brisbane Wildflowers These wiry little daisies are quite widespread and can usually be found minding their business in amongst the […]
