Flora Sight

28/08/2026

Callistemon sieberi - River Bottlebrush with emergent Cup um and Red Gum over Gahnia sieberiana and Machaerina articulata - Jointed Twig-rush.

Such as unique environment in the Mount Lofty Ranges.

11/08/2026

Flora frenzy! With such a good year in the desert it is hard to know which way to go. A recent trip with Nature Foundation to Hiltiba uncovered some real rarities in the northern Gawler Ranges. All the rock holes are full and waterfalls are flowing. The first is only the second record of Caladenia capillata - Wispy Spider-orchid.

29/07/2026

When stars align and you have a life changing experience with people who truly know country.

The ninti pulka (big knowledge) held by TOs is immense, every plant, animal, landscape has a story connected to a deep understanding.

So much gratitude goes out to the elders and families we spent time with in Amata APY, learning about the plethora punu (plant) uses. Such a privelege and honour to sit listen, learn. One of my best two week trips of all time.

Special thanks to Ellen Ryan-Colton and Pete Canty for an incredible trip.

17/07/2026

Good mob. Anyone who likes to be out in nature would like this group.

📅 Save the Date – SEG Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, 28 August 2026, and we invite all members to join us.

The AGM is a great opportunity to hear about the year's activities, learn what's planned for the future, and connect with fellow members.

Come along and you'll be treated to a special talk by our guest speaker, Craig Gillespie, on The Mallee Fowl Project.

Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Fullarton Park Community Centre, 411 Fullarton Road, Fullarton.
We'll be in the Parkview Room.

Please save the date in your calendar. Further details, including the meeting agenda and any associated information, will be sent to members as soon.

We look forward to seeing you there.

12/07/2026

Desert Drosera and an aquatic oasis

12/07/2026

Desert Drosera Perched swamps, Aquatic wonders in an Oasis.

06/07/2026

Desert Oaks, Grass trees, perched swamps and stunning wildflowers in a botanical wonderland.

02/07/2026

The sweet smelling nectar of Waputi - Aluta maisenneuvei.
We always wanted see and smell this plant.
Palya

17/06/2026

As botanists we have a hyper focus on the ground and canopy, unlike fauna ecologists we move at a different pace through the bush. As a result we have some intimate experiences an observe some fascinating things.

On a recent walk at Mount Barker summit we almost walk past this patch of Pseudoplectania nigrella, commonly known as the ebony cup. It is a species of fungi in the family Sarcosomataceae. The fruit bodies of this saprobic fungus are small blackish cups, typically up to 2 cm (0.8 in) broad, they are normally in pine needles, however once again it was the magical Sheoak needles.

We are collecting some for the Fungi expert Pam Cacheside to get confirmation of the Id. Like invertebrates, Fungi are numerous and Pam has said that it could even be a new species.

29/05/2026

The importance of dead fallen logs and debris, is immeasurable. Sheoak phyllode medium = epic orchid growing medium. Shout out to Les Nesbitt.