Asteraceae

Here is an update on the mat of Raoulia australis that was featured a month ago–it’s starting to flower!

Before I get into the details of this New Zealand native, a word about australis / australe since the word appeared yesterday as well. Contrary to what I’ve read on some nursery sites, this is not Latin for “of Australia”, but rather for “south”, as in the southern hemisphere. Aurora borealis–northern lights, Aurora australis–southern lights: […]