mellowyellow
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You need to wear gaiters bushwalking in Tasmania because the leaves are very sharp. Pushing through this stuff is a nightmare, especially if you fall over! Source: Reddit
Richea scoparia, is a wide spread Tasmanian endemic plant. The genus Richea, forms part of the Ericaceae family, which are commonly heath-like shrubs. The name refers to the erect bushy growth habit, described as a broom-like shrub, most commonly referred to as the honey bush or simply ‘scoparia’ to many bushwalkers.