Wetland Plants
A photographic reference of native plant species that grow in the wetland habitats of the Tomaree Peninsula — from sedges and rushes to aquatic plants and moisture-loving shrubs.
Wetlands on the peninsula support a distinctive flora adapted to waterlogged soils, seasonal inundation, and high humidity. This collection includes Acacia elongata, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Banksia robur, Bauera capitata, and Melaleuca ericifolia, along with carnivorous species such as Drosera binata and Drosera spatulata that thrive in nutrient-poor wet heaths.
Featured Wetland Species
Below is a selection of wetland plants photographed on the Tomaree Peninsula. Each entry links to detailed photos and botanical notes.
| Scientific Name | Common Name / Notes | Growth Form |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia elongata | Swamp wattle; slender shrub of wet heaths and swamp margins | Shrub |
| Baloskion tetraphyllum | Tassel cord-rush; clumping perennial of damp sandy soils | Rush / Sedge |
| Banksia robur | Swamp banksia; broad-leaved shrub of coastal swamps and wet heath | Shrub |
| Bauera capitata | Clustered bauera; small wiry shrub of wet heathlands | Small shrub |
| Drosera binata | Forked sundew; carnivorous herb with forked leaves, wet sandy sites | Carnivorous herb |
| Drosera spatulata | Spoon-leaved sundew; small rosette-forming carnivore of damp ground | Carnivorous herb |
| Melaleuca ericifolia | Swamp paperbark; dense shrub or small tree of coastal wetlands | Shrub / Small tree |
Wetland Habitat Gallery
Wetland environments on the Tomaree Peninsula range from coastal swamps and paperbark thickets to sedge-filled drainage lines and perched wet heaths.
Related Vegetation Types
Wetland species often overlap with plants found in other habitat groupings. Explore these related categories:
- Salt Tolerant Plants — species adapted to coastal and estuarine conditions
- Rainforest Plants — trees, shrubs, and climbers of sheltered rainforest gullies
- Bushland & Heath Plants — plants grouped by growth form across drier bushland habitats
For authoritative botanical descriptions and distribution data, visit PlantNET, the online flora of New South Wales maintained by the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.