Science & nature
Tree of the month: Breynia oblongifolia

Breynia oblongifolia is sometimes known as Coffee Bush and can grow up to three metres high. Its leaves are ovate and alternate, as distinct from the invasive Senna (Cassia) whose leaves are opposite and which produces conspicuous yellow flowers in the late summer. Breynia has small green flowers and orange and pink berries. While Breynia does grow in the rainforests, it also tolerates a wide variety of environments. There are many examples in the Stanwell Avenue Reserve, with many new ones springing up after the recent rains.

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