Waxlip Orchid (Glossodia major)


In mid-October we had a few Waxlip Orchids flowering.  They seem to be solitary, just one here and there, but their beauty certainly captures my attention when I walk past one. I’m still a novice when it comes to native Australian wildflowers, so I rely heavily on references.  The one I am using to identify … Continue reading Waxlip Orchid (Glossodia major)

Xanthorrhoea Minor


A number of the plants which I thought were native grasses, have developed large flowering spikes, but others have remained flower free.  Keen to find out more about this, I consulted Denise Grieg’s excellent book ‘Field Guide to Australian Wildflowers‘ which I picked up last week.  An excellent reference! According to Grieg, these plants are … Continue reading Xanthorrhoea Minor