pterostylis vittata

The first of the banded greenhoods - Pterostylis vittata - can now be seen in the corner bounded by Karrinyup Rd and Jeanes Road - near Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

Calothamnus quadrifidus

Calothamnus quadrifidus, or one-sided bottlebrush, is not yet in bloom but had a lovely dusting of spiderwebs and water droplets.

templetonia retusa
cockie's tongue

Templetonia retusa is just starting to come in to bloom, and shows an interesting variation in colour (from faded pink to bright red) as well as blooming time - shaded plants have yet to bloom, while plants in open positions have finished and produced seedpods!

Hibbertia racemosa

This coastal form of Hibbertia racemosa, or guinea flower, is also now coming in to bloom.

tuarts in the morning mist

Do go for a walk in your bushland!

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