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Flowers emerging on Banksia blechnifolia, which is

Flowers emerging on Banksia blechnifolia, which is growing on Howson Hill. ❤

This prostrate plant, which is native to southern Western Australia, not only has beautiful flowers, but also has sculptural foliage. It is low maintenance, requires little watering and prefers full sun, but can grow in a spot with some shade. It prefers well-drained sandy soil, however, it can tolerate some clay as long as there is good drainage.

Photo: Judith Cooke

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #banksia

From Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria: "Royal Botan

From Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria:

"Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria has again made the difficult decision to close Melbourne Gardens and Cranbourne Gardens to all visitors, from 11.59pm Wednesday 5th August. Both Gardens will remain closed until further notice, opening as soon as it is safe and reasonable to do so.
While the physical gates will be closed to the public, in line with government guidelines we will have a very limited number of staff working on-site for the maintenance and protection of our landscapes and collections, and for critical scientific activity."

Stay safe everyone and happy gardening,

The Cranbourne Friends 🌳💚

Thank you @leannemossportraits for letting us sha

Thank you @leannemossportraits for letting us share this beautiful photo of a Black-shouldered Kite, which she spotted at the Cranbourne Gardens. ❤
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Photographed my first Black shouldered kite. Such a great experience watching two juveniles fly around waiting for mum to return.
#blackshoulderedkite #cranbournebotanicgardens #birdsofaustralia #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic

This stunner is known as Qualup Bell or Pimelea ph

This stunner is known as Qualup Bell or Pimelea physodes. It is naturally found in the south of Western Australia and is prized as a cut flower.

It is a small shrub that grows to 1m tall and flowers in winter and spring. It prefers sandy or gravelly soil, but does not like humid conditions. For more flowers, plant it in a position in full sun.

Photo: Judith Cooke (taken on Howson Hill)

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #pimelea

An amazing moment captured by @age_photography_au

An amazing moment captured by @age_photography_au ❤
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Something very special happened today. We went for our usual walk at the (currently very quiet) Australian Gardens when we were stopped in our tracks by some crackling sounds. We looked to our right and spotted what seems to be a male Glossy Black Cockatoo. The tree was pretty close to the walking path, and this guy really didn't seem bothered by us.

I've always wanted to experience one of these rare sightings, but sadly I don't think it's a good sign for us to be finding the species so close to home. I believe they're listed as a threatened species in Victoria (and other parts of Australia), and its population is thought to be further endangered as a result of the recent bushfires. Thankfully the Royal Botanic Gardens of Victoria are doing a great job with their conservation efforts at the Australian Gardens and providing a safe place for these guys to feed.

Glossy black cockatoos generally only feed on she-oaks/casuarina (which is why they're also known as Casuarina Cockatoos), making those trees very important in the conservation of these birds. So the next time you hear or participate in debates about logging/conservation etc, please give this smallest variety of cockatoos some thought. 🙏🙂

#glossyblackcockatoo #cockatoo #australianbirds #australianfauna #parrots #glossyblackcockatoos #australiangarden #cranbournegardens #royalbotanicgardensvic #nature #naturelovers

Here are some vibrant Lechenaultia formosa flowers

Here are some vibrant Lechenaultia formosa flowers to brighten up your day. ❤❤❤
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #lechenaultia

Dr Meg Hirst from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria,

Dr Meg Hirst from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, together with a team of scientists at The University of Melbourne, has investigated the impact a warming climate has on plant survival.

They discovered that alpine endemic species were less likely to benefit from warming than widespread species and that closely related species tended to occur in areas with similar annual precipitation.

The team investigated the impacts of evolutionary and ecological history on responses to warming by exposing a group of nineteen related Australian daisies from the genera Brachyscome and Pembertonia to higher soil temperature, focusing particularly on species from the alpine environment.

“By studying this iconic Australian genus, we can look at species more likely to be at risk to the effects of climate change and potential reasons for this,” says Dr Hirst, Post Doctoral Fellow - Seed Science, at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. “This information could then help us protect these species.”

The team also learned that evolutionary history did not have an impact on warming responses, nor did climate. The species that showed a positive response to warming did not necessarily originate from warmer environments, with several species from hot climates showing relatively poor growth when exposed to higher soil temperature. In this case, it appears that warmer soil temperatures have unpredictable effects on species, regardless of where they come from.

“We will use the results of this study to inform further research, says Dr Hirst. “I look forward to investigating the Brachyscome genus further.”

Photo: Brachyscome spathulata
@royalbotanicgardensvic

Indigofera basedowii flowering in the Weird and Wo

Indigofera basedowii flowering in the Weird and Wonderful Garden.

Photo: Chloe Foster

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #indigofera

On June 5, 2020, Marjanne Rook, the Cranbourne Fri

On June 5, 2020, Marjanne Rook, the Cranbourne Friends coordinator of the Growing Friends group, was recognised by the City of Casey as their World Environment Day 2020 Volunteer.

Marjanne Rook has been with the Growing Friends for twelve years and has coordinated the group for much of this time. The Growing Friends propagate a great variety Australian native plants from cuttings, divisions and seed, throughout the year. Plants may be sold to members, the public, local council, etc. Proceeds are used by the Friends to support selected projects for the Gardens. Plants are also used for educational and revegetation purposes.

We congratulate her on this well-deserved accolade!

#cranbournebotanicgardens #cityofcasey #worldenvironmentday #volunteering

Plectranthus spectabilis flowering in the Peppermi

Plectranthus spectabilis flowering in the Peppermint Garden. 💙
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #plectranthus

This photo contains 30 numbered seedpods. See if y

This photo contains 30 numbered seedpods. See if you can identify the name of the plant each seedpod comes from.

The winner will receive a prize from the Friends and be recognised in the next edition of Quicklink. Only Australian residents are eligible for the prize.

Once you are happy with your list, send your entry to editor@rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au. Entries close on 26 June 2020.

To get you started here are the names of 10 of them (in no particular order): Pine-leaf Geebung (Persoonia pinifolia), Lacebark (Brachychiton discolor), Purple Cheeseberry (Cyathodes glauca), Scaly Zamia (Lepidozamia peroffskyana), Sweet Bursaria (Bursaria spinosa), Sturt Pea (Swainsona formosa), Weeping Pittosporum (Pittosporum angustifolium), Desert Quandong (Santalum acuminatum), Screw Pine (Pandanus spiralis), Bald Island Marlock (E. conferruminata). Thanks to Charles Young for putting this challenge together.

Barrier Range Wattle (Acacia beckleri) in full flo

Barrier Range Wattle (Acacia beckleri) in full flower near the Research Garden.
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #acacia

We love the muted tones of the Ironbark Garden. 🤍
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic

The stunning Illyarrie (Eucalyptus erythrocorys),

The stunning Illyarrie (Eucalyptus erythrocorys), which is currently flowering in the Water Saving Garden.

Photo: Chloe Foster

#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #eucalyptus

Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles' in the Box Ga

Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles' in the Box Garden.
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #banksia #royalbotanicgardensvic

Winged Everlasting (Ammobium alatum) in the Ironba

Winged Everlasting (Ammobium alatum) in the Ironbark Garden.
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #ammobium #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic

Happy Botanic Gardens Day! 🌿🌳🍃 Here is Ro

Happy Botanic Gardens Day! 🌿🌳🍃
Here is Rodger Elliot, Australian native plant expert and life member of the Cranbourne Friends, talking about his #plantspiration.
What is yours?
#botanicgardensday #bganz #plantchallenge #australiannativeplants #australianflora
@bganz1

Grevillea 'Bush Lemons' in the Future Garden. 💛

Grevillea 'Bush Lemons' in the Future Garden. 💛
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic #grevillea

Burdett's Banksia (Banksia burdettii) currently fl

Burdett's Banksia (Banksia burdettii) currently flowering in the Stringybark Garden.
#cranbournebotanicgardens #australiannativeplants #australianflora #banksia #cranbourne #royalbotanicgardensvic

Repost @bganz1. Thanks for the shout out Mandy! ❤
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Mandy Thomson takes the #plantchallenge and a big shout out to all the wonderful Botanic gardens volunteers @royalbotanicgardensvic

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