DSC_2494 Bumpy Satinash (Syzygium cormiflorum) a rainforest tree endemic to Queensland. The large flowers attract several bird and bat species and are followed by large cream or pinkish fruits. Both the fruit and the flowers are eaten by cassowary. Babinda Boulders, Queensland *
DSC_2179 Blue quandong (Elaeocarpus angustifolius) fruits lying on the forest floor. These large (20-30mm), bitter, edible fruit, are swallowed whole by cassowaries, wompoo pigeon and spectacled flying foxes, which pass the nut undamaged. Kuranda National Park, North Queensland *
DSC_2188 Blue quandong (Elaeocarpus angustifolius) fruits lying on the forest floor. These large (20-30mm), bitter, edible fruit, are swallowed whole by cassowaries, wompoo pigeon and spectacled flying foxes, which pass the nut undamaged. Kuranda National Park, North Queensland *