Can that be the Polygonum that gives it name to Polygonum Swamp north of Bourke? I have often wondered about that name but have been unable to trace it. Curiously,
Charles Gray on the Burke and Wills expedition is said to have died at a Polygonum Swamp, which must be in the Boulia area of Queensland, possibly near the haunt of the Night Parrot. Perhaps Night Parrots enjoy Polygonum, too.
From: Nicki Taws [
Sent: Friday, 28 April 2017 6:57 AM
To: 'Sue Lashko'; 'canberrabirds chatline'
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] weed ID
Hi Sue
It is a
Polygonum, probably aviculare from the photos. Wireweed. The parrots, Galahs, cockatoos love it, especially over the cooler months.
Cheers
Nicki Taws
0408 210736
From: Sue Lashko
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 5:20 PM
To: canberrabirds chatline
Subject: [canberrabirds] weed ID
I wonder if anyone can identify this weed which Superb Parrots were feeding on this morning. The specimem is a bit battered after being in my pocket but is of spreading habit, tiny flowers 2-2.5mm width, leaves
5-8mm long, 3-5mm wide.
