It is publicly visible.
https://picasaweb.google.com/113268294402913437731/JerrawangalaNPAndBuleeGap19October2012
Plants and one beetle found along Main Road 92 - the road from Nowra to Nerriga.
Some were low down, in Jerrawangala National Park. The Leek Orchids were found there.
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| As yet un-named Leek Orchid This is the same species as is found along Tourist Road, Kangaloon. |
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| Copper Beard Orchid Calochilus campestris |
The Boronias and Philotheca and Darwinia and the beautiful orange Drosera were all found high on the range, at 900 metres.
Sun Orchids and Diuris Orchids found in both localities.
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| Spotted Sun Orchid Thelymitra ixioides |
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| Drosera glandulige Pimpernel Sundew |
This beautiful orange Sundew was a "first" for me. I have subsequently learnt that this species is famous for having fast-moving long "hairs" around the edge of its leaves, which lie on the ground. These prominent hairs are hinged and movement-sensitive. These special hairs flip an insect up and into the centre of the leaf, where the sticky glands are located, which trap and then dissolve the insect - for the nutrition of the plant.
There is a long video which explains much about this particular species.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=BY7z15f3Vwg&feature=endscreen
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