PROTEACEAE/ Banksia Family

0833 Banksia Integrifolia

Banksia integrifolia, commonly known as the coast banksia,[4] is a species of tree that grows along the east coast of Australia. One of the most widely distributed Banksia species, it occurs between Victoria and Central Queensland in a broad range of habitats, from coastal dunes to mountains. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: 12.06.2002 Moss Vale. NSW

0806 Conospermum longifolium/ Long Leafed Smoke Bush

Grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland and heath on sandy soils, commonly on stony ridges or slopes, on the coast and adjacent ranges, from Newcastle to Ulladulla, NSW. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN AT: Berowra Valley National Park DATE: 10 September 2022

0810 GREVILLEA BUXIFOLIA (spider plant )

It grows in open woodlands, forests and well as coastal heaths, along the central coast of NSW and adjacent ranges, from an area in Wollemi National Park coming south-east into the Greater Sydney area, east from Lithgow and south along the coast to about Ulladulla. Mainly found on sand and sandstone. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: 30.07.2011 Canoelands. Sydney. NSW

0843 GREVILLIA rosmariniflolia (Rosemary Grevillia)

Grevillea Rosmarinifolia is a compact dense spreading shrub with dark green narrow leaves and red spiderlike flowerheads. Flowers throughout most of the year. The leaves resemble rosemary - narrow-linear, stiff with sharp points and curled-under margins, 0.8-3.8 cm long and 0.7–3 mm wide. IMAGE BY: Peter Hogarth TAKEN: 15.08.2011

0807 Grevillia Sericea/ Silky Grevillia

An attractive and easy care medium sized shrub which flowers over many months from autumn through winter and on into spring. The flowers are spider shaped and pink, and are attractive to bees. An adaptable plant for sun to part shade, prefers well drained soils. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN AT: Berowra Valley National Park DATE: 10 September 2022

0493 Isopogon Anemifolius

The Isopogons are related to Grevilleas and Banksias. They are ornate and curious plants, rigid in growth with handsome foliage and rounded flower heads terminating the branches. The common name, 'drumsticks', refers to the rounded fruits which can be found on the bushes at all times of the year. distribution map About 35 species are known, the majority occurring in Western Australia . The is one , however, which is native to the eastern States, its distribution extending from coast to mountains. When exposed to sea winds it forms a dwarfed and tufty ground cover and in more sheltered areas an upright shrub to 2 m high. In Canberra it is hardy to frost and drought, remaining healthy for many years with little attention, gradually becoming a heavy-limbed shrub about 2 m high. Adequate water, however, ensures the best condition. A group of vigorous young plants around 1 m high may show an interesting variety of forms. All tend to be bushy, covering the ground well - some branches partly prostrate and others upright. (INFORMATION: Australian National Herbarium) IMAGE BY: Peter Hogarth. TAKEN: Sept. 2012

088 Isopogon anemonifolius

A long-lived plant reaching an age of up to 60 years, It occurs naturally in woodland, open forest, and heathland on sandstone soils. I. anemonifolius usually ranges between one and two metres in height, and is generally smaller in exposed heathland. Its leaves are divided and narrow, though broader than those of the related Isopogon anethifolius, and have a purplish tinge during the cooler months. The yellow flowers appear during late spring or early summer and are displayed prominently. They are followed by round grey cones, which give the plant its common name drumsticks. The small hairy seeds are found in the old flower parts. It is most common between Smoky Cape and Ulladulla. ( From Wikipaedia) IMAGE By Peter Hogarth TAKEN: September 2012

0805 Isopogon anemonifolius

The inflorescences of Isopogon are typically globe-shaped terminal heads, consisting of many bright yellow flowers occur in late spring and early summer. The flower clusters are around 35 mm in diameter, conspicuously displayed on the ends of the branches. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: 10.09.2022 Berowra Valley National Park

0621 Telopia Speciosa WARATAH

Waratah (Telopea) is an Australian-endemic genus of five species of large shrubs or small trees, native to the southeastern parts of Australia (New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania). IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: 18.10.2009 Sydney, Australia

0154 Telopia Truncata

Telopea truncata, commonly known as the Tasmanian waratah, is a plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to Tasmania where it is found on moist acidic soils at altitudes of 600 to 1200 m. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

0844 Telopea speciosissima ‘Corroboree’ – Waratah

A dense medium to large shrub with broad grey-green foliage with large red, flat flower heads providing nectar flow for eager honeyeaters. A great feature shrub for general garden beds or rockeries. Also suitable for a large container and is a great cut flower. Best in a free draining soil, feed with a good native fertilizer in spring, watering in well after application to prevent leaf burn. IMAGE BY: Peter Hogarth TAKEN: 14.10.2007