As you drive to Geelong from Melbourne on the Princes Freeway you cross over Hovells Creek near Lara. Look to the east and you see a path that follows the creek to the estuary in Limeburners Bay, Corio.
Today we explored sections of the creek, including the boardwalk into the mangroves. We concentrated on the precious saltmarsh areas.
Saltmarsh at Limeburners Bay, Corio. You Yangs in the background.
Beaded Glasswort Sarcocornia quinqueflora
Shrubby Glasswort Tecticornia arbuscula (Syn. Sclerostegia ) and a Garden Mantis
Nardoo Marsilea sp.
Rounded Noon-flower Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum
2 comments:
I think that Saltmarsh is always very special. I am intrigued that the only species (of those you photographed) that we have up here is the sarcocornia quinqueflora. We do have a couple of tecticornias - but not the one you show.
I agree Mick, I think Saltmarsh is a fascinating environment. I'm not very familiar with it but I love the shapes, textures and colours of the plants. Beautiful photos Bushranger.
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