alexthomsen's Identifications

Family - Araceae
Genus - Zantedeschia
Species - Zantedeschia aethiopica
Date - October 1, 2022
Locality - Karloo Pools Walking Tk, Royal National Park, NSW
34.08906ºS, 151.01201ºE
Habitat - Growing together in large groups on either side of a path at Royal National Park. One side bordered a grass field and the other side grew along Heathcote Brook. Scribbly gums were growing nearby but these flowers dominated most of the area.
Habit - Shrub that is approximately 1.5m in height. White flower fused into a funnel shape with a yellow center protrusion. Has large triangular leaves on fleshy stems.
Comments - Native to South Africa. Often dominate areas in which they grow.

Family - Asteraceae
Genus - Erigeron
Species - Erigeron bonariensis
Date - October 11, 2022
Locality - Bronte Rd, Randwick, NSW
-33.894666, 151.250328
Habitat - Between the road and footpath on the way to Westfield mall. Area was unmanaged and overgrown with weeds. However only was of this particular species was present
Habit - Herb of about 50 cm tall in height. Stems and leaves are hairy. Many white fruits are at the end of stems with bristles making it look like a “puffball”.
Comments - Notably difficult to remove from the ground