Flora and Fauna of Tasmania

Isophysis is a genus of herbaceous, perennial and rhizomatous plants in the Iris family (Iridaceae). A monotypic genus formerly known as Hewardia, it contains a single species,Isophysis tasmanica , endemic to the mountains of Western Tasmania growing in heathland on sandy soils. It has grass-like foliage and star-like dark red-purple or yellow flowers with reflexed tepals. A characteristic feature of this species is its superior ovary, which distinguishes it from any other member of Iridaceae. The... less ↑

Drymophila cyanocarpa, also known as Turquoise Berry or Native Solomon's Seal, is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing up to 60 cm in height. Leaves are 3 to 8 cm long and 5 to 15 mm wide. Pendant white, cream or light mauve flowers appear between November and January in the species native range. These are followed by blue to purple ovoid berries that are between 5... less ↑

Microcachrys tetragona (Creeping Pine or Creeping Strawberry Pine)is a species of dioecious conifers belonging to the podocarp family (Podocarpaceae). It is the sole species of the genus Microcachrys. The plant is endemic to western Tasmania, where it is a low shrub growing to 1 m tall at high altitudes. Its leaves are scale-like, arranged (unusually for the Podocarpaceae) in opposite decussate pairs, superficially resembling those of the unrelated Diselma archeri (Cupressaceae). It shares the common name less ↑

Juncus pallidus, commonly known as the Pale Rush, is a species of rush that is native to southern Australia. It is a vigorous, tufted, tussock-forming, rhizomatous perennial herb with culms growing to 70–135 cm in height. The inflorescence, which is 25–185 mm long, contains many straw coloured flowers, each with six floral segments. It is usually found in moist, nutrient-poor soils subject to periodic flooding, such as fresh and brackish waterways, including swamps, creek banks, lake edges and... less ↑