11709-35001 Lord Howe broom (Carmichaelia exsul) detail of flowers. A rare endemic, restricted to sunny, exposed areas of the southern mountains at 4500-6000m, at the top of the treeline on the forested mountain slopes, and just below the cliffs. The 'largest' population (20+ plants) survives on Mt Gower's north face. Except for this single species on Lord Howe, all other Carmichaelias (41 species) hail from NZ. Razorback, Mt Gower. Lord Howe Island *
11709-01001 Lord Howe hotbark (Zygogynum howeana) flowering plant in palm forest on summit of Mount Gower, Lord Howe Island *
11809-18507 White oak (Lagunaria patersonia) one of the last great mature Lagunaria trees surviving in a forest remnant near the summit of Philip Island. This was the site of the resident naturalists Owen and Beryl Evan's field camp for nearly thirty years. In the background is Owen's field companion and wife, Beryl. Phillip Island, Norfolk Island Group *