26.7.13

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) pugioniforme - Dagger Orchid.

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) pugioniforme  -  Dagger Orchid.

Mount Wilson,    January 2013.
   High in trees or branches that have fell to ground.
White flowers  October - November.
Dockrillia (Dendrobium) pugioniforme  -  Dagger Orchid.

Mount Wilson,    January 2013.
   High in trees or branches that have fell to ground.
White flowers  October - November.

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) pugioniforme  -  Dagger Orchid.

Mount Wilson,    January 2013.
   High in trees or branches that have fell to ground.
White flowers  October - November.

Dockrillia (Dendrobium) pugioniforme  -  Dagger Orchid.

Mount Wilson,    January 2013.
   High in trees or branches that have fell to ground.
White flowers  October - November.
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Dockrillia striolata - Streaked Rock Orchid.


 Streaked Rock Orchid.
Morton National Park,     October 2013.
A matting rock hugging orchid.
Creamy yellow flowers in spring.


Streaked Rock Orchid.
Morton National Park,     October 2013.
A matting rock hugging orchid.
Creamy yellow flowers in spring.

 Streaked Rock Orchid.
Morton National Park,     October 2013.
A matting rock hugging orchid.
Creamy yellow flowers in spring.

 Streaked Rock Orchid.
Morton National Park,     October 2013.
A matting rock hugging orchid.
Creamy yellow flowers in spring.

Streaked Rock Orchid.
Morton National Park,     October 2013.
A matting rock hugging orchid.
Creamy yellow flowers in spring.
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20.7.13

Dodonaea falcata - Thread-leaf Hop Bush.



Dodonaea falcata  -  Thread-leaf Hop Bush.

Agnes Banks Nature Reserve,   January 2013.
A shrub to about 2m high.
Inconspicuous flowers, 4 winged capsule.


Dodonaea falcata  -  Thread-leaf Hop Bush.

Agnes Banks Nature Reserve,   January 2013.
A shrub to about 2m high.
Inconspicuous flowers, 4 winged capsule.


Dodonaea falcata  -  Thread-leaf Hop Bush.

Agnes Banks Nature Reserve,   January 2013.
A shrub to about 2m high.
Inconspicuous flowers, 4 winged capsule.




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Dodonaea triquetra - Common Hop Bush.


Dodonaea triquetra  -  Common Hop Bush.

Castlereagh Nature Reserve,   January 2013.
A leafy shrub to 2m high.
Green flowers and greenish or reddish 3 winged fruits.

Dodonaea triquetra  -  Common Hop Bush.

Castlereagh Nature Reserve,   January 2013.
A leafy shrub to 2m high.
Green flowers and greenish or reddish 3 winged fruits.
Dodonaea triquetra  -  Common Hop Bush.

Castlereagh Nature Reserve,   January 2013.
A leafy shrub to 2m high.
Green flowers and greenish or reddish 3 winged fruits..
Dodonaea triquetra  -  Common Hop Bush

Thirlmere Lakes,  March 2013.     (male flowers)
A leafy shrub to 2m high.
Green flowers and greenish or reddish 3 winged fruits.

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15.7.13

Doodia aspera - Prickly Rasp Fern, Rasp Fern.


Doodia aspera  -  Prickly Rasp Fern, Rasp Fern.

Bidjigal Reserve,   July 2013.
A small erect fern with rough fronds.
Doodia aspera  -  Prickly Rasp Fern, Rasp Fern.

Mount Banks,    March 2013.
A small erect fern with rough fronds.
( fiery  new growth)
Doodia aspera  -  Prickly Rasp Fern, Rasp Fern.

Mount Banks,    March 2013.
A small erect fern with rough fronds.
( fiery  new growth)
Doodia aspera  -  Prickly Rasp Fern, Rasp Fern.

Bidjigal Reserve,   July 2013.
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Doodia caudata - Small Rasp Fern.


Doodia caudata  -  Small Rasp Fern.

Forest Walk - Royal Nat. Park,   April 2013.
A fern with fronds 15-30cm long.
Doodia caudata  -  Small Rasp Fern.

Forest Walk - Royal Nat. Park,   April 2013.
A fern with fronds 15-30cm long.
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10.7.13

Dracophyllum secundum - Necklace Heath.


Dracophyllum secundum  -  Necklace Heath.

Barren Grounds,   January 2013.
Graceful pendulous shrub 30-60cm long.
Pink flowers Aug-Oct.
Dracophyllum secundum  -  Necklace Heath.

Barren Grounds,   January 2013.
Graceful pendulous shrub 30-60cm long.
Pink flowers Aug-Oct.

Dracophyllum secundum  -  Necklace Heath.

Barren Grounds,   January 2013.
Graceful pendulous shrub 30-60cm long.
Pink flowers Aug-Oct.
Dracophyllum secundum  -  Necklace Heath.

Bilpin,    April 2013.
Graceful pendulous shrub 30-60cm long.
Pink flowers Aug-Oct.
Dracophyllum secundum  -  Necklace Heath.

Bilpin,    April 2013.
Graceful pendulous shrub 30-60cm long.
Pink flowers Aug-Oct.
Dracophyllum secundum  -  Necklace Heath.
Fitzroy Falls,   May 2013.
Graceful pendulous shrub 30-60cm long.
Pink flowers Aug-Oct.
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5.7.13

Drosera peltata - Pale Sundew, Shield Sundew.



Drosera peltata  -  Pale Sundew, Shield Sundew.

Dural.   August 2010.
Sticky plant in damp conditions to 30cm tall.
White / pink flowers Aug-Sept.
 


Drosera peltata  -  Pale Sundew, Shield Sundew.

Dural.   August 2010.
Sticky plant in damp conditions to 30cm tall.
White / pink flowers Aug-Sept.
 
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Drosera spatulata - Common Sundew, Spoon-leaved Sundew. Rosy Sundew.


Drosera spatulata  -  Common Sundew, Spoon-leaved Sundew. Rosy Sundew.

Dural,    August 2012.
Small rosette sticky herb, about 30mm wide.
White or pink flowers spring-summer.
 

Drosera spatulata  - Spoon-leaved Sundew. Common Sundew, Rosy Sundew.

St Ives,    October 2012.
Small rosette sticky herb, about 30mm wide.
White or pink flowers spring-summer.
 

Drosera spatulata  - Spoon-leaved Sundew. Common Sundew, Rosy Sundew.

St Ives,    October 2012.
Small rosette sticky herb, about 30mm wide.
White or pink flowers spring-summer.
 

Drosera spatulata  -  Common Sundew, Spoon-leaved Sundew, Rosy Sundew.

Mount Banks, 
Small rosette sticky herb, about 30mm wide.
White or pink flowers spring-summer.
 
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1.7.13

Elaeocarpus reticulatus - Blueberry Ash.



Elaeocarpus reticulatus  -  Blueberry Ash.

Baulkham Hills,   November 2012.
 A straight tree 4-10m tall.
 White flowers Nov - Dec.


Elaeocarpus reticulatus  -  Blueberry Ash.

Baulkham Hills,   November 2012.
 A straight tree 4-10m tall.
 White flowers Nov - Dec.



Elaeocarpus reticulatus  -  Blueberry Ash.

Baulkham Hills,   November 2012.
 A straight tree 4-10m tall.
 White flowers Nov - Dec.




Elaeocarpus reticulatus  -  Blueberry Ash.

Baulkham Hills,   November 2012.
 A straight tree 4-10m tall.
 White flowers Nov - Dec.