Mountain rocket (Bellendena montana): The most Ancient Tasmanian
Bellendena montana (Mountain Rocket) is the only species of this ancient genus (over 85M years old!). It is considered a “paleoendemic” species...
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Carpobrotus rossii (Native pigface): A versatile succulent
I have been meaning to write up a post about native pigface for a long time. Most Australians will be familiar with this plant because it is...
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Exocarpos cupressiformis (Native cherry): Tasmanian bush nibble
Tasmanian Summer is in full swing and that means abundance of Summer berries. Who would not love to nibble on a little bush snack? There is a...
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Epilobium angustifolium (Fireweed): Yukon’s famous remedy
Earlier this year, I set off on a round-the-world trip, exploring the flora of three continents. I spent a couple of weeks traveling in the...
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Centaurium erythrea (Gentianaceae): Untouched by wallabies
One of the most essential things for a Tasmanian gardener is… a fence. Indeed, try not to guard your veggies and fruit, and instead of filling...
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Melaleuca alternifolia (Myrtaceae): The Wonder from Down Under
Because Herbae Thylacini is based in Australia, I wanted to dedicate the second mini-review of our De Materia Medica Thylacini medicinal plants...
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Salvia officinalis (Lamiaceae): Not just a culinary miracle
I cannot begin our series of chemistry mini-reviews with any other plant but sage. I hold this beautiful plant close to my heart. And I like to...
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