Paperbark Trees.
Sep 14, 2017 17:25:34 #
Paperbark is the common name for Melaleuca quinquenervia. It is also called Teatree. These were taken near a beach, but they are also found well inland, usually close to water, such as a creek or a pond/lake. Downloading is recommended.
Sep 14, 2017 17:28:43 #
Sep 14, 2017 17:28:49 #
DOOK wrote:
Paperbark is the common name for Melaleuca quinquenervia. It is also called Teatree. These were taken near a beach, but they are also found well inland, usually close to water, such as a creek or a pond/lake. Downloading is recommended.
Nice ones, Earl. Tree bark is always an interesting subject.
Sep 14, 2017 17:37:57 #
Sep 14, 2017 17:56:03 #
kpmac wrote:
Excellent set, Earl. Did you lose your drone? I missed something somewhere.
Yes, Ken. Without going into details, it had a firmware malfunction, became unresponsive, RTH didn't activate, & it ended up in the river (drones don't float, unfortunately). Bad news, but no point complaining about it--what's done is done.
Earl.
Sep 14, 2017 19:07:39 #
the oil from these trees is a cure all for many skin conditions!
Sep 14, 2017 23:35:18 #
Sep 15, 2017 05:10:31 #
Sep 15, 2017 05:45:07 #
Is this where tea tree oil comes from? Shouldn't really need to ask.........
Sep 15, 2017 05:50:57 #
DOOK wrote:
Paperbark is the common name for Melaleuca quinquenervia. It is also called Teatree. These were taken near a beach, but they are also found well inland, usually close to water, such as a creek or a pond/lake. Downloading is recommended.
Beautiful set Earl.
Sep 15, 2017 05:51:28 #
John N wrote:
Is this where tea tree oil comes from? Shouldn't really need to ask.........
Yes John, it's extracted from the leaves. Earl.
Sep 15, 2017 07:19:10 #
There were huge stands of melaleuca trees in S. Fla. The local government went on an eradication program and I think successfully.
The thought was they were using too much precious water, especially on the edge of the Everglades. Plus we're on a 'native' kick. States are actually poisoning streams to get rid of the 'invasive' brown trout. Crazy.
Anyway there's another Australian import in S. Fla. The Casuarina,aka Australina Pine. Esthetics questionable but the wood is extremely tough. And they create a sirens song in the wind.
The thought was they were using too much precious water, especially on the edge of the Everglades. Plus we're on a 'native' kick. States are actually poisoning streams to get rid of the 'invasive' brown trout. Crazy.
Anyway there's another Australian import in S. Fla. The Casuarina,aka Australina Pine. Esthetics questionable but the wood is extremely tough. And they create a sirens song in the wind.
Sep 15, 2017 07:54:15 #
Nice set but you are right about the downloading. I hope everyone does it.
-Doc
-Doc
Sep 15, 2017 08:16:09 #
Sep 15, 2017 08:27:33 #
dek
Loc: S.W. Florida
just another environmental disaster in S. FL, and misery to allergy sufferers, flowers smell like mashed potatoes.
there are many other called 'Tea Trees' from down under.
there are many other called 'Tea Trees' from down under.
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