Flora
Photos are for illustration purposes only. While all these species are found in Fred Caterson Reserve and most photos were taken on-site, some may have been taken in other locations
ACACIAS
In Australia we call plants in the Acacia genus Wattles. There are 16 species of Wattle growing in Fred Caterson Reserve. Learn about them here.
Photo: Jennifer Farrer
ANGOPHORAS
An excellent habitat tree that readily forms hollows for birds and possums, there are several large examples throughout Fred Caterson Reserve, including within the former pony club site. More here
Photo: Jennifer Farrer
BANKSIAS
There are 4 Banksia species in Fred Caterson Reserve. Learn more about them here.
Photo: Jennifer Farrer
EPACRIS PURPURASCENS var. Purpurascens
Listed as Vulnerable under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Epacris purpurascens grows in several locations in Fred Caterson Reserve. Learn more here.
Photo: Cathrine Sigmann
FLANNEL FLOWERS
This wild flower thrives in sandy soils. It flowers in spring and summer, producing pretty and delicate blooms.
Photo: Warren Wilson
GEEBUNGS
This name Geebung comes from the common name of the Persoonia genus. There are four species found at Fred Caterson Reserve. Learn more about them here.
Photo: Jennifer Farrer
HARD-LEAVED SCRIBBLY GUMS
Fred Caterson Reserve's signature tree. Learn more about the Scribbly Gums in Fred Caterson Reserve here.
LAMBERTIA FORMOSA
This spiky shrub with red flowers provides excellent habitat for small birds. The seed pod dries and turns into a horned 'devil's head'.
Photo: Jennifer Farrer
PEA FLOWERS
Belonging to the botanical family known as the Fabaceae Family, Pea Flowers are the third largest family in the plant kingdom, and contain many plants useful to us. See more here.
Photo: Erica Nash