Wildflowers

[wigz]

I went for a walk around Eagleby Wetlands on Saturday morning. I was much later than usual and the birds were very quiet but I did find a few flowers. Nothing very exciting and the light wasn't ideal.

1. Native Hibiscus. Hibiscus heterophyllus I think.


2. Not Hibiscus but in the same family. Pavonia hastata perhaps


3. Same again


4. Unidentified

[David_MC]

Beautiful flowers. Nice shots.

[wigz]

Thanks David. Just quick grabs as I was wandering around.

[Isac]

Beautiful Alan. I love a good floral display, especially this time of year.
#4 looks like a Long-leaf willow primrose (Ludwigia longifolia). It's an invasive weed and is not good. It's native to South America.

• outcompetes native plants
• reduces food and habitat for fish and other aquatic animals
• changes water flow and increases flood risks
• limits access to waterways.

[wigz]

Thanks Isac, it looks like you are absolutely correct on #4.