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Bottlebrush In Bloom
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This is my first picture with the new camera. I thought taking the photo at night with flash would make it a little more interesting and it revealed two ants hard at work. I have several of these plants in my yard.
Lightened the shadows and darkened the highlights.
About the plant from:
Australian National Botanic Gardens
What is a Bottlebrush?
Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are closely related to paperbark melaleucas, which also have 'bottlebrush' shaped flower spikes. It is difficult to tell to which genus some species belong. Botanists are currently closely studying these plants to determine how they are best classified. There are 34 species currently called Callistemon.
Where do they Occur?
Most Bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of Australia. Two species occur in the south-west of Western Australia and four species in New Caledonia. Bottlebrushes can be found growing from Australia's tropical north to the temperate south. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods. |
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Hi, fabulous colours and nice composition. Maybe a little out of focus. Regards, Jean
Hi Robert,
It looks like a different species to mine but it is just as pretty. Nice colours and I can see the ant.
Cheers,
Debbie
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