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Werribee Gorge - help identifying a plant
Posted: Tue 01 Jan, 2013 3:19 pm
by tongu
Hi, I recently went on a walk along the circular track in Werribee Gorge and couldn't help but notice the bright red fruit of this plant. At first I thought they were red currants but the leaves appear different to the ones I've seen online. Does anyone know what plant this is?
Thanks
Re: Werribee Gorge - help identifying a plant
Posted: Tue 01 Jan, 2013 7:33 pm
by Snowzone
Hi Tongu and welcome to the forum.
The plant is saltbush, but I'm not sure of the botanical name. I think one of the display boards in the park has more information about this particular saltbush on it. If not the friends of Werribee Gorge may be able to enlighten you more, I think they actually collect the seed and hand seed areas with it.
Re: Werribee Gorge - help identifying a plant
Posted: Wed 02 Jan, 2013 8:52 am
by oldpiscator
Certainly one of the saltbush family (Chenopodiaceae)but not sure on this species.
Re: Werribee Gorge - help identifying a plant
Posted: Wed 02 Jan, 2013 2:01 pm
by tongu
Wow, thanks for the quick response!