Nelson Bay Native Plants
Photographic reference of Australian plants native to the Tomaree Peninsula

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Pygmy gooseberries found in sandy soilsPygmy gooseberries are small, ground-hugging native plants associated with open heath, dry woodland margins and sandy soils along parts of the Australian…
The Curious Life of the Greenhood OrchidFew Australian orchids look as mysterious as a greenhood. Its flower resembles a small hooded figure standing among leaf litter, with a green-and-white…
Photographing native grasses in morning lightNative grasses can look understated at first glance, yet their leaves, seed heads, stems, and fine textures become remarkably expressive in early daylight.…
Freshwater wetlands and the dwarf waterlily of TomareeFreshwater wetlands are among the most distinctive habitats on the Tomaree Peninsula. Their shallow pools, damp depressions and seasonally saturated soils…
Ecology of the Coastal Headland: Wind-Clipped ShrublandsAlong the Tomaree Peninsula, the coast is shaped by more than spectacular views and exposed sandstone. Salt spray, persistent onshore winds, intense sunlight,…
Casuarina and Allocasuarina: Reading She-oak NeedlesShe-oaks are among the most recognisable plants of the Australian coast, yet their fine green branchlets can make species identification surprisingly…
Small-leaved fig and the birds of Tomaree PeninsulaThe Small-leaved Fig, Ficus obliqua, is one of the most valuable native food trees in the forests and bushland of the Tomaree Peninsula. Its modest leaves can…
Bush tucker plants of the Tomaree HeadlandThe Tomaree Headland is best known for its sweeping coastal views, but its vegetation also records long relationships between people, plants, soil, weather and…
Understory ferns of the rainforest floorOn the Tomaree Peninsula, ferns occupy some of the most sheltered plant communities in the landscape. They grow beneath coastal rainforest, along shaded…
Tracking the seasonal bloom of flannel flowersFlannel flowers are among the most recognisable plants of the Australian bush. Their soft, grey-green foliage and pale, daisy-like flower heads brighten open…