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megwolff

Qui non est hodie cras minus aptus erit

Jul 05, 2009 17:40

Have just returned from a wonderful 3 hour walk in the Winter sunshine. I nosed around the park, looking for a spot of colour to photograph. At this time of year, native flora are fairly dormant. The banksias are finishing, gum flowers have gone but there are still one or two species that put on a show, particularly the wattle.

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poodlemama July 5 2009, 11:37:57 UTC

Ooh I haven't been to visit that poor cold Boab yet - must do that sometime. I noticed Verticordias flowering on Mt Clarence yesterday too: pink ones. The local wattles haven't come out here yet, but they won't be long. I can see the Acacia longifolia (Sydney goldenbloody wattle) poking its head up in the reserve around my house. Our bushcare group has tried and tried to wipe the damn thing out but it's difficult.
Thanks for your pics. They've inspired me to get out of town next weekend to see what else is flowering.

megwolff July 5 2009, 22:39:47 UTC

Yes, if you get the chance while you're up, duck into the Park and visit the Jumulu. He will no doubt need some warming thoughts. You can tell him about NT :0) I worry about him in the climate here too and hope he survives such a drastic change.

Ooh! Did I put the wrong name on the wattle? What's ours called? Is the Sydney one the one with the frondy leaves and is it causing havoc as an introduced species? Sorry - lots of questions but you are the botanical bod on the flist!

A beautiful walk yesterday - the sun was warm and hundreds of people were out with the kids in the Park. Great to see.

britalone July 5 2009, 18:04:10 UTC

Hey Oz, thanks for the pics, they're lovely. That pine looks like it needs a good feeding up!
I'm getting better all the time, thank you for thinking of me :o)

megwolff July 5 2009, 22:46:50 UTC

Glad you liked them and good to hear you are gradually on the mend!

I loved the tiny ladybird sitting on the wattle. A little splash of orange in a sea of yellow. The wollemi does look a bit seedy - I wonder if the leaves do that in the winter cold. We know they are hardy - being around for millions of years means you are tough, but it may be perfectly adapted to New South Wales weather, not ours. I keep an eye on it to see if it improves.

PS Don't let that Roo lead you into bad habits. He look like a bit of a yobbo.