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Leucopogon melaleucoides (syn. Acrothamnus melaleucoides)
Leucopogon melaleucoides, commonly known as "snowbush" (very appropriate), belongs to the heath/heather family Ericaceae, and is an Australian native. It grows as an erect, densely branched shrub up to a height of 1 metre. Flowering usually occurs between June and November. PS: The name of this national park is Girraween, which actually means "place of flowers".
Spotted in sclerophyll forest in Girraween National Park, along a fire trail. Remote, sandy soils and lots of granite boulders, substantial undergrowth and leaf litter, particularly since the drought has broken, and the area was still damp from a heavy dew. Not much rain lately though, so the area is still relatively dry. Here's some park info - http://www.rymich.com/girraween/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girraween_...
Spotted on Jul 20, 2020
Submitted on Jul 21, 2020
2 Comments
I agree wholeheartedly, Single D. I've never noticed this bush before, but now I know what it is, I'm bound to be spotting it everywhere. Despite being small, the flowers are so pretty. Australian flora is awesome, because regardless of the season, there's always something in full bloom. Girraween and the Granite Belt is no exception.
Whatever the season, nature gives us something to admire. This is such a pretty bush.