RHH's photos with the keyword: floribunda

This is a Cassowary Plum, a favorite food of the Cassowary, the large flightless bird of Queensland. We photographed these while following the trails at the Jindalba Rainforest Walk. There were a lot of the fruits, some of them partially eaten, though whether by Cassowaries we could not tell. We did see a Cassowary, but not here. These fruits are toxic to humans but the Cassowaries are immune to the toxins. In fact, the digestive system of the Cassowary does something to the fruits that helps them germinate.

Also known as Potentilla fruticosa, this plant grows in the alpine or subalpine zones around the world and is also a common garden plant. This example from the wild was photographed near the treeline on Winchester Mountain.

A widespread species ranging from Mexico and Belize to Costa Rica and through the Caribbean.

A widespread species ranging from Mexico and Belize to Costa Rica and through the Caribbean.

A widespread species ranging from Mexico and Belize to Costa Rica and through the Caribbean.

A widespread species ranging from Mexico and Belize to Costa Rica and through the Caribbean.

A widespread species ranging from Mexico and Belize to Costa Rica and through the Caribbean. I do not know if this is a legitimate varietal name.