So beautiful! Two individuals seen, a hundred or so metres apart. I could have easily walked past others though.
way too late for flowers it seems (thought I'd find something late perhaps). Had a thorough look and saw upwards of 70 plants, variously in clusters or singles, perhaps getting an idea of the extent of them. All in a more advanced state than the first time. So I guess third time will be the charm - need to make sure to get there in Dec next time! Incidentally, the first photos I'm pretty sure are the exact same spot as from my prior observation.
To try and make something of the epic train-replacement journey for minimal pay off, took some photos of the seeds.
A new Southern limit for this species in New Zealand, under mānuka. 30+ large plants.
Part of a large colony found on the underside of a leaning dead Eucalyptus obliqua.