[Birding-Aus] Off topic - Identification of a flowering shrub in Torres Strait

[Rohan Clarke]

Hi All,
I?m hoping somebody might be able to point me in the right direction
regarding the ID of a flowering shrub on the northern islands of
Torres Strait, QLD. When flowering it is visited by both Dusky and
Red-headed Honeyeaters.
Most specimens are 2-3 m tall, woody (not brittle) with numerous
short, sharp, slightly curved spines that project off the branchlets.
The flowers are small white, rather furry/fluffy on the upper surface
of the petal. Each flower appears to have either four or five petals.
Flowering has been observed in November when unripe green fruits are
also present. On Boigu Island it grows in a disturbed area immediately
adjacent to mangroves. The area is probably inundated by extreme
spring tides so the shrub also appears to be salt tolerant.
A link to a couple of pictures (including a Red-headed Honeyeater) is here.
http://upload.pbase.com/edit_gallery/wildlifeimages/unknown_shrub

Thanks in advance,
Rohan
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Rohan Clarke
www.wildlifeimages.com.au

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[Rohan Clarke]

Hi All,
Sorry - it appears that I provided the wrong link....

http://www.pbase.com/wildlifeimages/unknown_shrub

Cheers,
Rohan