Flora
Southern Hills and Basins
The habitats of the southern hills and basins support several endemic plants-plants not found anywhere else in the world. One example is the untidy Eucalyptus koolpinensis, known from only two populations near Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge).
Perhaps the most noticeable plant in the woodlands of the south of the Park is the salmon gum (Eucalyptus tintinnans). When this tree sheds its old white bark it exposes a beautiful salmon-coloured bark, which gradually fades to white and is shed the following year.
Common flora
- Freshwater mangrove Abrringtonia actuangula An-galnggi
A small, spreading tree that grows on the banks of freshwater creeks, rivers and swamps. It develops hanging, bright-red flowers between September and December. It is also known as the 'itchy tree': small caterpillars feed on the leaves during the wet season and cause localised skin irritation if touched. - Silver-leafed paperbark Melaleuca argentea Gun-god
A large, spreading tree commonly seen along the waterways. Its pale-yellow flower spikes appear mainly between June and October and produce a sickly sweet fragrance that attracts many animals. - Water pandanus Pandanus aquaticus An-djimjim
Commonly grows along the banks of permanent freshwater streams. Its fruit is inedible. - Yellow bladderwort Utricularia vulva
A small orchid-like plant that grows along sandy creek banks.
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