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Pretty sure this is some kind of lilly pilly tho not sure what variety ? was also found at the bunya mountains. Will try pinpoint the type another day

Not the same cross but here is a pic of what was sold to me as L.W x Diffusa many years ago

Found this tree at the bunya mountains, not sure what it is yet, anyone have any ideas ?

Native mint, mentha australis i believe Not looking as vibrant as usual but with the rain and warm weather they should be cranking with new growth all over the place. Has a super nice minty smell, has seeds atm so if anyone wants some let me know and i will collect some : )

Walking stick palm - Linospadix monostachya This plant is an eye catcher and drew me in on my last bush walk, i thought it was poisonous from erroneous info but i have found out the fruits are edible, i am going back for a walk tomorrow with hopes of maybe getting a few seeds and try grow some in pots. Will look for some other interesting native plants to take pics of when i am out there.

I have heard the fruits are tasty as well http://www.botmuc.de/en/audio_tour/281.html In the book Tihkal by Shulgin, Myrtillocactus geometrizans contains mes cal ine, What amounts or other things are present i have no idea, i have not studied or looked for further info on it.

Some more photos of native cherry, Exocarpuos specie i believe to be cupressiformis, i find the after taste to be not so pleasant but i still nibble on the fruits from time to time. Some more info Aboriginal medicinal heritage Australian Aborigines consumed the “berries” and used other parts of the native cherry as medicine. For example, the twigs of native cherry were used as bitter tonic and astringent [2]. The stem bark contains about 22 % tannin which is likely responsible for the astringent properties. The stems and old branches of the tree were further found to contain exocarpic acid [3]. https://herbaethylacini.com.au/exocarpos-cupressiformis-native-cherry/ Uses Indigenous Australias used the wood of the plant to make spearthrowers as well as bull roarers.[11] The pale wood is very fine-grained with little figure but often striking colour variation. The timber was historically used for making furniture, gun-stocks, and tool handles.[2][5] It is also suitable for carving and turning and so is also now used for producing decorative and ornamental pieces of art-work in the Arts and Crafts industries.[2] The fleshy pedicel, the "cherry", is edible and so was used as food by indigenous Australians and by early European settlers. The "fruit" is picked when it is so ripe it is ready to fall from the tree. It may be eaten raw, or cooked.[8] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exocarpos_cupressiformis

Australian bugle, Ajuga australis A pretty plant, they are not flowering atm but they have nice purple flowers, could be a nice ornamental. Have read the Aborigines used to bath sores and boils with an infusion of the bruised plant in hot water

I believe this is some kind of solanum / wild tomato, there is a couple different types that grow around where i am, some have spines. Some types were eaten by Aborigines but have read some are poisonous and even the edible ones can cause illness when eaten in large amounts. Not to keen on experimenting or trying any of the wild solanum plants unless someone with greater knowledge was present.

Gahnia specie, i think it is Aspera or maybe seiberana I have read it has edible starch in the leaf bases and the seeds are edible, i have been meaning to experiment with it for a while now, going to try pound some into flour and make a little cake with it to try out.

Winter apple, Eremophila debilis According to the book plants of central queensland by eric anderson the ripe fruit is good bush tucker also reported to have been used by the Aborigines against venereal diseases. States it is mildly bitter, i found them fairly pleasant and slightly sweet

Dual the master of antilogic

There is a large variety of birds where i am, i am listening to the different songs from the surrounding bush around me as i write this, quite meditative and relaxing to listen to. There is a bird bath in view from the kitchen and living area, it's a joy to watch the birds interacting around it and enjoying a splash/wash, also the kitchen and living area where i am doesn't have any walls so birds will occasionally fly through while sitting there, magpies and butcher birds will fly in and perch sometimes very closely to me and sing or chirp with hopes of me throwing some scraps or leftovers from dinner, they often try steal some dog bikkies but will usually get chased out, it's funny watching that interaction. When i am disturbing soil or moving objects the kookaburras will show up within moments to try get some critters, i will occasionally throw them some curl grubs tho i usually give them to the chooks, they go nuts over them : )

Hey RC, how's the vines looking ?

This is berry bad and berry shocking. What the heck is going on in the mind of such a person http://junkee.com/strawberries-apple-banana-needle/175513

Old fella fights off robbers