River Redgum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) seedlings growing in a creek bed at Warraweena, five months after flooding rains.
River Redgum Seedlings: Warraweena
Tree Martin in the hollow of a Eucalypt
Tree Martin seen feeding on insects in flight and returning regularly to a nest in the high hollow of a Eucalyptus tree, Arkaroola.
Balcanoona Wattle
The highly localised and somewhat ethereal Balcanoona Wattle is not easy to spot in the bush but fortunately can be viewed in a garden plantation at Arkaroola Village.
Curly Mallee: Arkaroola
Curly Mallee (Eucalyptus Gillii) growing in high stands at the Pinnacles, Arkaroola.
Red Mallee
Eucalyptus socialis seen in limestone soils around the Flinders Ranges.
Jointed Cherry: Arkaroola
Eremophila Longifolia
Stand of Eremophila longifolia, also known as Long-leafed Desert Fuchsia and Weeping Emubush, on the Outback Highway near Parachilna.
Black Oak
Casuarina Pauper, known as Black Oak, Scrub Sheoak, Bulloak, Belah, Alku, commonly appear as stands in stony clay or sands.
Native Plum
Santalum lanceolatum is known variously as Sandalwood, Native Plum, Bush Plum, Plumbush. As with the related Quandong, it is semi-parasitic in that it will connect its roots to other trees. Seen commonly in the Flinders Ranges in clay and sandy plains and watercourses.
The dark fruit is a bland but palatable bush food, similar looking to the inedible fruit of Eremophila longifolia. Species feeding on the berries include the Singing Honeyeater.
