tiabunna's photos with the keyword: Mallee

Many small Eucalypts were growing along the roadside. I'm fairly certain they were one of the Mallee variety, possibly Round-leafed Mallee, which grows in the inland. Either way, it was a bonus to find these flowering and with seed pods .

Scented Sun Orchids (Thelymitra aristata) are a native Australian orchid that like sandy soils. There's no shortage of sand in the Mallee area of Victoria, so they were quite prolific.

The Scented Sun Orchid (Thelymitra aristata) is a native Australian orchid that likes sandy soils. There's no shortage of sand in the Mallee area of Victoria, so they were quite prolific. These flowers were about 4cm across. Best viewed large.

The main road passes through salt pan areas in the Mallee area of north-west Victoria. Wheat fields on the distant hillsides. HFF, everyone.