Friends
of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens
Standing out in the Gardens in
May
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Abelmoschus moschatus
subsp. tuberosus
(Musk Mallow, Native Rosella)
Family: Malvaceae
Uncommon, short-lived, open twiggy shrub to 2m. Hairy stems and papery pods.
Where to find: Near the Arts & Ecology Centre.
Pittosporum multiflorum
(Orange Thorn)
Family: Pittosporaceae
Spiny shrub to 2m.
Where to find: Sculpture Garden.
Myoporum boninense
subsp. australe
(Mangrove Boobialla)
Family: Myoporaceae
Shrub, prostrate or up to 0.5m.
Where to find:
Cissus hypoglauca
(Giant Water Vine)
Family: Vitaceae
Large, woody climbing vine. Yellow flowers (Spring - Summer) followed by purplish-black spherical fruit to 10mm.
Where to find: Lagoon Walk
Photography: The majority of the photos in this collection are the wonderful and much appreciated work of Greg & Judy Miller. Many other members of the Friends have also kindly contributed their favourite images.