Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. tuberosus (Musk Mallow) #Malvaceae - occurs in far northern Australia & southwards to SE Queensland (Also Asia & Malesia). Usually growing in open forest but sometimes found in seasonal rainforests & vine thickets. #cooktownbotanicgardens @CookShire

Cerbera manghas #Apocynaceae (Beach Milkwood) - found in coastal open forest and rainforest from NE NSW to Cape York Peninsula, QLD (and Malesia). Seeds are reported to be highly toxic but have also been used for heart medicine. #cooktownbotanicgardens @CookShire

Archidendron hendersonii #Fabaceae (White Laceflower). Occurs in disjunct populations from NE NSW to NE QLD, #Australia. Found in well developed rain forest to drier, more seasonal rain forest. Vulnerable species in NSW. Ornamental potential. cooktownbotanicgardens @CookShire

Stunning follicles (fruits) of #Sterculia quadrifida #Malvaceae (Peanut Tree). A deciduous tree found in monsoon #forest, vine thickets, dry/seasonal & typical #rainforest from NE NSW to N. WA. Edible #seeds reported to taste like peanuts. Occurs in #Cooktown region @CookShire

Ixora timorensis #Rubiaceae (Native Ixora) Understory tree to 8 m found in coastal & monsoon forest; dry rainforest & gallery forest. NT, QLD, #Australia and Malesia. Collected by #JosephBanks & Solander near #Cooktown in 1770. Lovely fragrance in the early morning & evening.