Lord Howe and Philip Islands

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 *

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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 *