Eremophila youngii ssp lepidota is also pollinated by birds. This plant is rare in the wild.

Eremophila serpens is a good ground cover and just one of the alternatives for lawns you can find in the garden. The grey E. glabra and E. biserrata and E. subteretifolia are other good examples.

Eremophila christophori flowers almost continuously.

Eremophila tetraptera is an interesting variety because it has winged fruits.

Eremophila alternifolia Narrow-leafed Fuchsia Bush

The plant yields medicinal properties, mainly to cure congestion, sores and boils. The Pitjantjatjara people, for instance, dried flowers and leaves in order to make a paste. This paste could be used externally or, after adding some water, internally.

Eremophila lachnocalyx is an unusual variety with very compact leaves.

Eremophila bignoniiflora has seeds that have been used as a purgative. It can be pollinated by either birds or insects so it is called an "in-betweener".

Eremophila longifolia Weeping Emubush

For pains in joints and muscles, Aborigines in central Australia prepared a liniment (medical fluid) by blending crushed leaves with animal fat. Rubbed on the body this mixture generated heat but did not cause skin burn.

Maireana sedifolia Pearl Bluebush

Also in large plantings in front of the building. When you see the long stems of some plants you can begin to appreciate its value as cut foliage.

Bird lovers can obtain a copy of our bird list from the Visitors Centre to see how many birds they can find in the garden.

Eremophila splendens

Eremophila interstans