An occurrence of Drosera peltata in Victoria
Drosera peltata occurs in moist coastal heathland in East Gippsland, on the Victorian side of the border with NSW. The plants here are mostly tall (>30cm) with well-spaced inflorescences held…
The Grampians in June – Drosera aberrans and D. planchonii
In June, the exposed peaks of the Grampians in western Victoria are full of Drosera aberrans and D. planchonii. The elevated areas of inland Victoria are noticeably cooler than the…
Victoria 2020: Part 2. The Grampians
In the last months of 2020, I ventured into the Victorian countryside to document the carnivorous plants that grow there. I found several newly described taxa and learned so much…
Victoria 2020: Part 1. The Wimmera
In the last months of 2020, I ventured into the Victorian countryside to document the carnivorous plants that grow there. I found several newly described taxa and learned so much…
Sandstone seepages of the Grampians National Park
The Grampians National Park features a stunning range of sandstone mountains, some reaching over 1,000 m in elevation. Orographic lift and high elevation keeps the summit plateaus wet throughout the…
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Utricularia dichotoma subsp. monanthos Species Profile
In light of the recent review of the Utricularia dichotoma complex (Jobson 2020), I decided to take a trip up to the Baw Baw Plateau to take some reference photos…
Drosera arcturi on Mt Baw Baw
In late January, I did an overnight hiking trip up the Baw Baw Plateau, in the Great Dividing Range 2 hours east of Melbourne. The hike takes you up above…
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Drosera aberrans Species profile
Drosera aberrans is a tuberous sundew found in the south east of mainland Australia in Victoria and South Australia. It grows in a wide range of ecosystems and soil types. The…
Utricularia grampiana
Utricularia grampiana is a relatively obscure species endemic to the Grampians mountain range (and a neighbouring peak) in Victoria, Australia. This annual species forms attractive en-mass blooming events during the…