This weeks Photo of the Week was not taken last week.
(It was taken on May 25, 2015)
Considering last weeks photo turned out to be an environmental weed, this week I thought I would showcase a stunning (Australian) native.
Meet Banksia Ericifolia, a species of woody shrub known for its orange or red autumn inflorescences that contrast with its green fine-leaved heath-like foliage*.
The flowers can grow up to 500 – 600 mm (19.6 – 23.6 inches)** but these ones were only approx. 300 mm (11.8 inches). All the same, I hope that impressive size shows in the photos.
Here are a couple of links to other bloggers who shared their Photo of the Week last week. Have a look at what they’re photographing and enjoy.
Nancy – Heart Shaped Cloud
Gill – Chao Phraya River (Bangkok)
Thank you Nancy and Gill for sharing your amazing photos.
Information Sources:
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksia_ericifolia
** http://anpsa.org.au/b-eri.html
CLARE'S COSMOS 
a stunning plant – no wonder Banks had a field day botanising when he came exploring!
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He certainly did have a field day.
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Thank You for the shout out too!
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You are most welcome Nancy,
Thank you for joining and sharing your wonderful photo.
Clare
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This flower is amazing!
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It certainly is Nancy,
And there are so many, many varieties across a huge spectrum of colours.
Clare
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Eat your heart out! I found a pub with a “Rib Fillet” Pamie. This was fantastic with home chips and a little light salad. Bunya celebrating 700th Meeting this Wednesday.
I can still taste the flavour of the steak and the sauce was done to perfection, and the cheese added to a marvellous taste experience.
Cheers for now
Bazza
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So jealous right now. My last parmie was not very nice. I’ll post about it this week.
Clare
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Thanks for sharing. I love this species. There are a few I but are too weedy to grow.
My photo for today is at:
https://idahobluebird50.wordpress.com/2015/06/14/my-garden/
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Thank you Betty
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