It’s such a striking flower and always stands out against the sand of Central Australia, whatever the colour. It is the floral emblem of South Australia, but I have definitely seen more of them in the Northern Territory and few in Western Australia.
From above, you can see that the flower is like a crown of florets.
And when still quite young, the flower is almost completely red, with no black boss in the centre.
They’re for Cee’s FOTD.
So, I found a pink one, draping over these very interesting ‘other’ flowers.
The blossom is Orchid-like, but the leaves variegated. I have no idea what it is, but it’s for Cee’s FOTD.
Did you see the olive-backed yellow bellied sunbird?
We’re staying in a caravan park with some stunning trees, covered in red pom poms. I asked the lady in the office what they were and she said Poinciana.
Embarrassing, really. The park is called Poinciana Tourist park.
They’re for Cee’s FOTD.
Juicy red grevillea for Cee’s FOTD.
I’ve joined Jez’s Fan Of… challenge this week, as I just love those gum trees, surrounded by them as I am.
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