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Reader Rock Garden
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Pink Straw Flowers

Pink Straw Flowers
I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they always are. Love their paper-like petals, sheen, and gentle mix of pink and white. Photographed (macro) at the Reader Rock Garden on 26 July 2013.

The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple.

"Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum

LeapFrog, , Jan, and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo


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 Jan
Jan
Wonderful study

Seen in:
Beautiful Flowers
10 years ago.
 LeapFrog
LeapFrog
Terrific lighting ... beautiful pastel colours ... the clarity is tack sharp too ... an exception shot and a stunning piece of work!!
10 years ago.

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