Black kangaroo paw

They are very distinctive looking plants Heather. I think it's the fuzzy appearance that appeals most to me. I just looked at your photo and your plant is clearly healthy. Tasmania is just a bit too cold for them, I'm afraid.

Hi Landmark. Yes they are really amazing up close. We've tried growing them at our place, but the frost always kills them. Oh well.

Thanks Uncle Minty, sometime the narrow depth-of-field makes for a better looking image. This is one of my favorites.

Thanks. I really love these flowers. I wish I could grow them where I live but we get frosts in the winter.

Hi Alison, this specimen was growing in Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia.

Just found a second photo Peter. Yep, a lot of Australian flora is fire resistant.