Plant Palette

By Bruce Thompson –

Common Name:  Millaa Millaa, Millaa Millaa Vine

Genus: Elaeagnus

Species: triflora

Family: Elaeagnaceae

Origin: Occurs in tropical rainforests and swamp forests in Queensland from Cape York south to Rockhampton. It also occurs as secondary scrub with Gleichenia species as well as thickets and scrubs from the lowland up to 1800m.… Continue reading

By Clive Larkman –

It has been over twelve years since I first started writing for Hort Journal and most of the articles have been about herbs and other edibles. Early on, I wrote a series on the genus Salvia which basically focused on the ornamental forms, although most of us know of “Sage” as the edible herb, Salvia officinalis and its narrow range of cultivars.… Continue reading