Ferris Road Grassland
A small stony rise by the railway has preserved flora like Black Anther Flax-lily, Rock Fern and Common Glycine, a precious reminder of the rich grasslands that used to line the railway through Rockbank and Melton, much now lost due to track duplication and suburban development.
Main photo: Species-rich and with rocks intact
2: Native bluebells
3: This railway edge remnant used to extend further along the line
Other names:
Owner:
Melton Shire Council
Manager:
Melton Shire Council
LGA:
MELTON
Notes:
A small stony rise by the railway has preserved a range of flora. From common species like Black Anther Flax-lily (Dianella revoluta) to less often seen patches of rock fern (Cheilanthes sp.), Common Glycine (Glycine tabacina), this patch is a precious reminder of the rich grasslands that used to line the railway through Rockbank and Melton - many now lost due to track duplication and suburban development..
Key features:
Look out for snakes living in the rock piles!
Access:
Type:
Status:
Extant
Address:
Cobblebank VIC
Area (ha):
0.81436938
Lattidude (decimal):
-37.71027474
Longitude (decimal):
144.5990599
Location:
-37.710924, 144.599536
Contributors:
BC