Carnivorous Plants of Australia’s Top End
This article also appears in the ICPS CPN The Author would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this expedition took place, including the Larrakia, Werat,…
Eco-printing with Sundews
My fascination with natural dyes continues with an eco-printing project. Eco-printing is the process whereby the colourful dyestuffs of plants are impressed onto paper (or fabrics). Firstly, the paper has…
The Mysteries of Utricularia dichotoma in Coastal Victoria
Throughout my travels across Victoria, I have come across some taxa within the U. dichotoma species complex that don't quite fit the descriptions or range outlined in Jobson & Baleeiro's…
Carnivorous Plants of the Howard River Flood Plain
The flood plain of the Howard River near Darwin is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems for carnivorous plants in the world. These plains comprise a thick deposit of sand,…
An undescribed taxon in the section Lasiocephala from the Burrungkuy area in the Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
In the plains surrounding the Burrungkuy outcrop grows an undescribed species in the petiolaris complex. This taxon is caulescent, forming a thick stem comprised of old growth, with a semi-raised…
Utricularia australis Species Profile
Utricularia australis is a floating aquatic bladderwort. Although named for its Australian origin, it is represented in every continent except Antarctica. The species produces long stems with side-stems that emerge…
Utricularia floral morphology – a pictorial glossary of terms
The structural features of bladderwort flower are described by unfamiliar terminology. This visual guide aims to clarify some of the terms that are often referenced in this website. Upper and…
Utricularia lasiocaulis Species Complex
Utricularia lasiocaulis is a terrestrial bladderwort native to tropical Australia. It's flaring flowers are some of the most beautiful in the genus. The current understanding of U. lasiocaulis envelopes a…
Utricularia kamienskii Species Profile
Utricularia kamienskii is a terrestrial bladderwort endemic to the Top End of the Northern Territory. The blooms of the species feature a lower corolla lip that is deeply divided into…
Utricularia fulva Species Profile
Utricularia fulva is a species of affixed aquatic bladderwort notable for its showy displays of tawny-orange blooms. The species is endemic to the Northern Territory, and is typically associated with…