Castanospermum australe - Australian Chestnut Flower
By Delonix1
9 Aug, 2010
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It occurs in rainforest in northern Queensland, Australia from where it extends to New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. It becomes a very large tree eventually and has many of these flowers in Summer. Photo taken at Quail Botanical Garden on August 3, 2010.
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Mushybanna:
Thanks! : > )
Actually the flower spike contains many flowers. : > )
9 Aug, 2010
That is very beautiful!
9 Aug, 2010
Fab colour.
9 Aug, 2010
Meanie, Grandmage:
Thanks! : > )
10 Aug, 2010
That is gorgeous Andy.......
10 Aug, 2010
Milky:
Thanks! : > )
11 Aug, 2010
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Superb flower..:o)))
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