Monday, October 25, 2010

Cordyline australis

Well, my exam for 'Flora of NZ' looms at the end of the week, so of necessity I am largely confined indoors on this public holiday. But hanging out the laundry this morning in the backyard, I noticed a prominent display of NZ flora- the endemic Cordyline australis - the native 'cabbage tree'- is coming well into bloom...... gorgeous against a blue sky!



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  1. JayneOctober 25, 2010 3:39 pm

    Ahhhh!
    I've read of Cabbage Trees but haven't actually connected the name to these before .
    Lovely!
    And good luck with your exam!

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  2. Kiwi NomadOctober 25, 2010 3:45 pm

    Thanks Jayne. The neighbour had a whole line of these at the back of her property when we were kids so I grew up with them. I love the look of them- especially when they flower!
    Hope things are well with you and your Dad.

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  3. MaalieOctober 25, 2010 6:20 pm

    Ah, cabbage trees, I remember them well!

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  4. ksamOctober 26, 2010 10:08 am

    Truly exotic looking to my North American eyes ! And lovely too!

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  5. simonOctober 28, 2010 11:06 am

    is that what they are? I have 4 of them in my front yard

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