Allocasuarina littoralis

Black She-oak at Moruya, NSW

Allocasuarina littoralis at Moruya, NSW - 20 Oct 2022
Allocasuarina littoralis at Moruya, NSW - 20 Oct 2022
Allocasuarina littoralis at Moruya, NSW - 20 Oct 2022
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Identification history

Allocasuarina littoralis 21 Oct 2022 plants
Allocasuarina littoralis 21 Oct 2022 LisaH

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User's notes

Was struck by the complex beauty of this one fruit on a young allocasuarina, in an area recovering after being burnt.

2 comments

karenwilsonau wrote:
   21 Oct 2022
Nice shot but it is a gall caused by an insect, not a fruit. If you cut it open, you'd see a grub curled up inside.
LisaH wrote:
   21 Oct 2022
Oh, oops!! Thank you. That’s what I love about Nature Map - I always learn something new. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 20 Oct 2022 12:35 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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