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Firewheel tree

stenocarpus sinuatus

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Spectacular red circular symmetrical flower.

Habitat:

This tropical native Australian tree was found in a botanical garden plantation.

Reference Links:

Christmas Hills: 03/01/2006 - 04/01/2006

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
MartinL
Thanks for your comments. There's plenty of surprises from the Australian rainforest.
MartinL
Yes, Leanne, the whole Proteaceae group (protea, banksia, grevillea) are spectacular, but none more than this one

Spotted for Missions

Flowers of the Southeastern United States
Mission
The Color Red

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PublishedMay 11, 2012

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