Rock Lily (Dendrobium orchid) photographed by Michelle in Sydney. There are over 50 species of Dendrobium orchids in Australia
Thursday 31 October 2013
Rock Lily by Michelle
Rock Lily (Dendrobium orchid) photographed by Michelle in Sydney. There are over 50 species of Dendrobium orchids in Australia
Wednesday 30 October 2013
Wildflowers by Neil
Image copyright 2013 Neil Brown
An unusual wildflower, probably a Hemiandera or a Prosanthera, photographed in Western Australia by Neil.
Tuesday 29 October 2013
Cheirantheraa cyanea by Neil
Image copyright 2103 Neil Brown
Cheiranthera cyanea or Finger flower is a pretty Australian native found naturally on the east coast of Australia.
Cheiranthera is a small genus of plants that occur only in Australia
Monday 28 October 2013
Rice Flower by Neil
Image copyright 2013 Neil Brown
White Banjine or rice flower (Pimlea ciliata) photographed by Neil in the Dryandra region of Western Australia, an area famous for its wildflowers.
See more unique and beautiful Western Australian wildflowers at Tourism Western Australia website.
Friday 25 October 2013
Thursday 24 October 2013
Wednesday 23 October 2013
Tuesday 22 October 2013
Monday 21 October 2013
Geraniums by Janet
Image copyright Janet Denne 2103
Pretty geraniums in a vase, photographed by Janet.
Friday 18 October 2013
Spring Flowers - Wisteria by Georgie
Image copyright 2013 Georgie Brown
Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) has highly perfumed clusters of flowers. It is native to Japan, and part of the sweet pea family.
Thursday 17 October 2013
Spring Flowers - Hippeastrum by Rosie
Image copyright 2013 Rosie Clark
These richly coloured Hippeastrums were grown by Bill, in his garden on the NSW South Coast, and photographed by Rosie.Wednesday 16 October 2013
Spring Flowers - Hippeastrum by Lynda
Image copyright 2013 Lynda Shrimpton
These brightly coloured flowers grow from bulbs and flower in October and November (in Sydney). I love seeing them pop up because it means that Summer is on the way. These are big flowers, too, about 20 cm across.
Tuesday 15 October 2013
Spring Flowers - Spanish bluebell by Georgie
Image copyright 2013 Georgie Brown
Beautiful bluebells (Endymion hispanicus) photographed by Georgie in Perth, Western Australia
Monday 14 October 2013
Friday 11 October 2013
Flowers and Butterfly - Allium by Liz
Image copyright 2013 Liz Orr
Allium spherocephalon or Drumstick Allium has rich purple flowers that are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Thursday 10 October 2013
Flowers and Insects - Busy Lizzie by Janet
Image copyright Janet Denne 2013
Busy Lizzie or Impatiens photographed by Janet in Sydney.
Wednesday 9 October 2013
Tuesday 8 October 2013
Kaffir lily by Frances
Image copyright 2013 Frances Brown
The cliveas (Kaffir lilies) in my garden have bloomed wonderfully this year.
Monday 7 October 2013
Crocosmia by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2013
Crocosmia are colourful flowers that belong to the Iris family (Iridaceae). They are originally from South Africa.
Friday 4 October 2013
Thursday 3 October 2013
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Yellow Lily by Liz
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Image copyright 2013 Liz Orr
This pretty soft yellow lily was photographed by Liz in Scotland.
Tuesday 1 October 2013
Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily) by Liz
Image copyright 2013 Liz Orr
Alstroemeria is also known as Peruvian lily or Lily of the Incas. These pretty orange flowers originated from South America and have a resemblance to butterflies.
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