Robin Forlonge PattersonSep 6, 2025
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-potential-aussie-health-honeys.html - "University of the Sunshine Coast researchers experienced in authenticating #manuka #honey have developed a new rapid, affordable test that can help identify the next premium #Australian honeys."
Cheeky Aussies stealing NZ's native language, but they do have far more #Leptospermum species than we do, apparently.
Seven potential Aussie 'health honeys' found

University of the Sunshine Coast researchers experienced in authenticating manuka honey have developed a new rapid, affordable test that can help identify the next premium Australian honeys.

Phys.org
CellBioNewsJul 6, 2024

Researchers reveal how #myrtle #rust #pathogen breaks into a host #plant.

#infection #transciptomics #Leptospermum #Austropuccinia #fungus

https://phys.org/news/2024-07-reveal-myrtle-rust-pathogen-host.html

Researchers reveal how myrtle rust pathogen breaks into a host plant

A recent study looking at the molecular foundation of myrtle rust reveals how the pathogen breaks into a host plant and how the host plant responds. This insight will inform the design of useful tools to prevent future break-ins and safeguard plant health.

Phys.org
MsLizDec 2, 2023

Mānuka. Queens Park, in the native plant area #Invercargill Southland, New Zealand #Leptospermum scoparium. Various forms. 14 November. #Native NZ

#nzplants #NewZealand #BloomScrolling #manuka #teatree #spring #blossom

MsLizNov 23, 2023

Mānuka. Queens Park #Invercargill Southland, New Zealand. #Leptospermum scoparium. Various forms, the last is 'Gaiety Girl'. Top pics 14 November, bottom two 03 November.

#NewZealand #BloomScrolling #nzplants #pink #blossom #spring #teatree

Mr SprogNov 7, 2023
A sooty orb weaver (#Salsa fuliginata) hanging out in a mānuka (#Leptospermum scoparium) Princess Anne tree.


#Canon #spider #Mānuka #flower #BloomScrolling
Mr SprogNov 6, 2023
Asian Paper Wasp(#Polistes chinensis) stealing from a Mānuka (#Leptospermum scoparium) [a pink variety, maybe Keatleyii] flower.

https://inaturalist.nz/observations/189614481

#wasp #BloomScrolling #Canon #PicnicRuiner #insect #Mānuka
Asian Paper Wasp (Polistes chinensis)

Asian Paper Wasp in November 2023 by stephen-ao

iNaturalist NZ
Mr SprogNov 5, 2023
A sooty orbweaver (#Salsa fuliginata) hangs about on its web in a mānuka (#Leptospermum scoparium). Can’t remember which cultivar.

#tree #spider #spiderweb #flowers #BloomScrolling
Bjorn IdleAug 11, 2023

Four pics to start the weekend:
* Arty shot of the giant Freesias before they burst out of the buds.
* Coleonema flowers up close
* Manuka flower (leptospermum)
* Mauve hebe

#BloomScrolling #Gardening #Plants #Hebe #Coleonema #Manuka #Freesia #Leptospermum #Florespondence #Flowers #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography

Mr SprogJul 28, 2023
This #Manukā (#Leptospermum) is one I planted a few years ago and it has done remarkably well. They’re hardy plants — when they don’t die.

Due to my incredible camera juggling abilities, instead of copying off a photo of a white and a red manukā I have accidentally copied off a photo of a pink manukā. An average of the two, for your #BloomScrolling pleasure.

#Canon
Jenn/YenJul 26, 2023
A series of #Leptospermum scoparium, aka #manuka. Taken under dissecting microscope.