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Botanical Dance

16 images Created 5 Jul 2016

Australian wildflowers, Banksia, Protea, Kangaroo Paws, Gumnuts and Wattle sway and dance to natures symphony.

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  • Banksia Marginata is one of the 173 Banksia species in the plant family Proteaceae, and found in the South West region of Western Australia.
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  • Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) is a deciduous Australian native tree that produces  spectacular bright red, bird attracting flowers.
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  • Araucaria heterophylla commonly known as Norfolk Island Pine, is a tall conifer that belongs to the family Araucariaceae. The trees are planted abundantly along oceanic coastal areas of Australia.
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  • There are a 173 species of Banksia in the plant family Proteaceae, and all but one occur naturally only in Australia.  Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), and are recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting "cones". Banksia produce large amounts of nectar that provide a food source for many native wildlife.
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  • Red and Green Kangaroo Paw, was proclaimed the floral emblem of Western Australia on 9 November 1960. It is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia and flowers between August and October. The plant was named after the shape of the flowers, which resemble the paws of a kangaroo.
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  • Although Proteas are native to South Africa, soil and climate conditions in Western Australia are ideal to grow them. The Pin Cushion Protea is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae and is closely related to the genus Banksia.
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  • The Australian Boab tree (Adansonia gregorii), part of the Malvaceae family, is an iconic tree that is a symbol of the Kimberly region of Western Australia. The specific name "gregorii" honours the Australian explorer Augustus Gregory.
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  • With its large, bowl shaped inflorescences, the king protea is one of the most spectacular members of the Proteaceae family. Although Proteas are native to South Africa, soil and climate conditions in Western Australia are ideal.
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  • Island Point is ~25km from Mandurah, in southwest of Western Australia. Melaleuca cuticularis grow near swamps and estuaries, and are common in coastal regions south of Perth.
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  • Acacia pycnantha, commonly known as Golden Wattle, was officially proclaimed as the floral emblem of Australia in 1988. The Golden Wattle features prominently on the Australian coat of arms. Of the 1300 species of Acacia worldwide, about 950 are native to Australia.
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  • The Eucalyptus caesia or Silver Princess is a small gum tree indigenous to the wheatbelt of Western Australia. The "silver" refers to the white powder that covers the branches, flower buds and fruit.  Flowers range in colour from pink to red and are<br />
followed by large, urn-shaped "gumnuts".
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  • Pink Pokers (Grevillea petrophiloides) is a grevillea native to Western Australia, with cylindrical flowers.
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  • Yellow Flame Grevillea, part of the Proteacea family, is a shrub endemic to a large area of Western Australia. The flowers of the Grevillea eriostachya produce a sweet nectar.
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  • Mottlecah, is native to the south-west of Western Australia and noted for its large, spectacular red or pink flowers.
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  • Although Proteas are native to South Africa, Australian soil and climate conditions make it easy to grow in Western Australia. The Pin Cushion Protea is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae and is closely related to the genus Banksia.
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  • There are a 173 species of Banksia in the plant family Proteaceae, and all but one occur naturally only in Australia.  Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), and are recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting "cones". Banksia produce large amounts of nectar that provide a food source for many native wildlife.
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