Thursday, 27 September 2012

FFF45 - BUNJONG

Pimelea spectabilis (Bunjong) is a species of shrub in the family Thymelaeaceae, endemic to Western Australia. It is erect in habit, growing to between 0.5 and 2 metres high. The pink and white flowers are produced between August and December in its native range. The species was first formally described by English botanist John Lindley in 1839 in A sketch of the vegetation of the Swan River colony.

Join me for Floral Friday Fotos by linking your flower photos below, and please leave a comment once you have done so!

19 comments:

  1. What a beautiful bloom! It is quite dramatic!

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  2. Que linda planta, para mim é uma novidade!

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  3. Eine besonders faszinierende Blüte...
    Liebe Grüße, Karin

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  4. A lovely and exotic (to me) bloom. Thanks for posting it and for the information.....and for hosting!

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  5. First time to see this beautiful flowers. Awesome!

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  6. First time I've seen this. It's beautiful!

    Yellow Bloom

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  7. Lovely image. I actually have one this week and have linked it. :)

    Love all of your flowers!

    Lois

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  8. It is beautiful. I have not seen this .

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  9. very pretty! i haven't seen this flower before. the buds are gorgeous, too.

    Red Euphorbia

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  10. These are such beautiful and unique flowers! I love the touches of pink. They look like little globes. So lovely. Thank you for hosting.

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  11. That slight pink at the center makes it more alluring, lovely!

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  12. Not only is your photography extra wonderful, I enjoy learning about so many unfamiliar plants. Thanks!

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  13. What a fun, unique flower! I love it!! :)

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  14. The blooms are gorgeous!
    I love learning about flowers in other countries.
    Happy Weekend.

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