The Grampians in June – Drosera aberrans and D. planchonii

The Grampians in June – Drosera aberrans and D. planchonii

In June, the exposed peaks of the Grampians in western Victoria are full of Drosera aberrans and D. planchonii.

The elevated areas of inland Victoria are noticeably cooler than the surrounds. D. aberrans emerges relatively late here.
In the frigid and exposed peaks, the plants often attain a vivid red colouration
Wallabies like to hang out on the clearings. Their scat likely fertilises the plants.
The species often forms dense colonies that fill the moss beds that fill the channels and depressions in the rocks
These moss beds are often perched atop dramatic cliff edges
Drosera planchonii is also quite common. In exposed habitats, the species is usually stays small.
Oh hi there! Robust specimens are sometimes found further down and in the forest.
How beautiful!
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