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Author Archives: Kevin Martin

Plant of the Month – Macaranga tanarius

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Kevin Martin — 19 Comments ↓

Macaranga (Macaranga tanarius) also known as Bullock’s Heart because of its has large heart shaped leaves to 25cm.  This common, very fast-growing small tree can grow to 6m and approx. Continue Reading …

Posted in Marcus Beach foreshore, Peregian Creek - Shepherd's Crook Nook | 19 Comments ↓

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