Plants

Rainforests are known for their rich diversity species, and Paluma hosts a large proportion of the 2800 plant species  that can be found in the Wet Tropics World Heritage area. Many of these plants and trees can be difficult to identify but there are a few that stand out and can be quickly identified from their flowers, fruit or distinctive growth form.  Check out some of the common and easy to identity species in the galleries and posts below.

Rainforest Trees

Vines

Shrubs

Ferns

Mushrooms (fungi)

Native Orchids