LAMIACEAE family Natives

0912 PLECTRANTHUS scutellariodes (Coleus)

Coleus scutellarioides syn Plectranthus scutellarioides, otherwise known as the Coleus is a bushy perennial with pointed oval leaves and serrated edges that are vibrantly colourful being a contrasting mix of cream, green, gold, red and yellow. IMAGE BY: Peter Hogarth TAKEN: 14.01.2008 Tasmania

0804 WESTRINGIA EREMICOLA

WESTRINGIA EREMICOLA An erect open shrub which grows to about 1 1/2 metres high. Flowers in spring and summer. Can be found in most Australian States but this one was photographed on the shores of Western Port Bay in Victoria. INFORMATION FROM: Australian Native Plants by Wrigley and Fagg. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: November 2018