The Ramparts, east of Chillagoe, viewed from the track. Vegetation around the base includes Cullen's ironbark (
Eucalyptus culleni) and a range of shrubs.
Vine thicket (a type of dry rainforest) is very vulnerable to fire. Chillagoe limestone weathers into towers and sharp ridges, providing shelter for these susceptible plants.
Pergid sawfly larvae are
everywhere!
Not much was flowering at Chillagoe, but a couple of pea species were making an effort. This and the following photograph are of
Cajanus marmoratus, a creeper related to the upright shrub
C. reticulatus photographed in the previous post.
Another native pea,
Tephrosia gaudium-solis. This purple gem and the golden
Cajanus brightened up the woodland.
More from Chillagoe tomorrow.
