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Allocasuarina littoralis (Block She-oak)

Allocasuarina littoralis, commonly known as Black Sheoak, Black She-oak, or River Black-oak, is an endemic medium-sized Australian tree. The seeds of this species have been found to be a food source for the Glossy Black-Cockatoo. Growing these plants in small stands between open space will help encourage the return of this endangered native bird. Further information is available here.

 


Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter-pea)

This plant is a slender multi-stemmed shrub to 2m tall with grooved hairless branches. Rounded rigid pungent leaves, spreading or slightly pointing upwards. Yellow pea flowers have a crimson centre. Further information is provided from Canberra Nature Map.

If you think you may have this plant on your property but need assistance to confirm the plant ID please contact Kath as YAN can provide volunteers to assist landholders ID Climate Ready plants on their property.

 


Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting)

Commonly known as Clustered Everlasting, Chrysocephalum semipapposum is a perennial shrub native to Australia. This plant produces terminal flowers heads in clusters, mainly between spring and early summer with silver-grey appearing stems and branches. Click here to view a detailed plant information sheet from Greening Australia on this species. 

If you think that you may have this plant on your property but need some assistance to confirm the ID of your native wildflowers please contact Kath.

 


Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

Casuarina cunninghamiana (River Oak)

The River Oak is an evergreen tree with fine greyish green needle-like foliage that grows to a height of 10–35 m with a spread of about 10 metres. trees are usually found in sunny locations along stream banks and swampy areas. It's widely recognised as an important tree for stabilising riverbanks and for soil erosion prevention accepting wet and dry soils. The foliage is quite palatable to stock.

If you have lots of Casuarina cunninghamiana on your water ways and are are keen to collect seed for your local Landcare nursery please contact Kath.

   


Landcare nursery managers within YAN are requesting regional landholders who have large numbers of mature plants, which are part of the YAN Climate Ready list, to consider collecting local seed when the seed matures in coming months. If you are keen to assist in this venture please email Kath

Click here to view the full list of Climate Ready plants grown across our Landcare nurseries in Murrumbateman, Bowning-Bookham and Yass.

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