#EchiumCandicans, the 'Pride of Madeira', is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to the island of Madeira (in Portugal).

It grows normally as a 1 to 2 meter high shrub, usually with a candelabra-like growth. The flowering inflorescent cluster on this one is say, around 25cm long.

#impressive

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📍- #Gardenvale #Australia

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#NarcissusTazetta, #daffodil or #paperwhite are blooming profusely here in #Gardenvale #Australia. So apt is this suburb name, too!

This #Melbs morning is cold but the sun is out, an awesome winters day ahead without many clouds, nil rain (thus far!) and blue skies!

Perfect conditions of late, for early spring blooms, such as these and much much more!

#naturesmiracles

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And here I thought #autumn was done and dusted here in #Melbs!

Have noticed a distinct change in transformational timing of some species of #flora this year.

We’re in early #winter now.

Some leaves turned and fell early, yet others late. Some flowers e.g. hydrangea made a small comeback with the onset of warmer weather early to mid-autumn (usually flower throughout summer).

It has been an enlightening period in this regard, some may say strange times indeed!

Anyways, this wax tree or sumac is living its best life, displaying its gorgeousness no matter the season!

📸 - #Gardenvale #Australia

#bless 😁

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#Camellia’s are blooming everywhere in #melbourne!

This is a beauty, in #Gardenvale #Australia.

Did you know? 🤔

The camellia has a long history of cultivation in Japan for practical rather than decorative reasons.

The leaves are used to make tea while the seeds or nuts are used to make tea seed oil, which is used for lighting, lubrication, cooking and cosmetic purposes.

Tea oil has a higher calorific content than any other edible oil available naturally in Japan.

#Interesting!

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Such a healthy looking #TecomaCapensis, aka the Cape honeysuckle; its home is in Southern Africa.

I’ve seen these flowering at various times throughout this year already… but not like this. This one is oh-so healthy.

Just check out the shiny, modest-sized leaves… deep green in appearance.

This beautiful specimen is well hydrated, despite this flowering cycle ending shortly.

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📸 - #Gardenvale #melbourne #Australia

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A stunning #CamelliaSasanqua, growing along a fence line in #Gardenvale… pictured in the afternoon sun just now.

Its common name is sasanqua camellia, and is a species of #Camellia native to China and Japan.

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Throughout Melbs right now, #azelea’s are out in bloom and they’re everywhere!

They produce such gorgeous flowers… so many different varieties and colours. And their patterning is something else.

A truly special and visually pleasing plant.

Did you know? 🤔

Most azaleas are poisonous.

They contain #Grayanotoxins, which are a group of closely related neurotoxins.

Grayanotoxins are produced by #Rhododendron species and other plants in the family #Ericaceae.

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#LavandulaDentata, the fringed lavender or French #lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean, the Atlantic islands and the Arabian peninsula.

This lot (loads of it!!) is growing in the front garden of a commercial property in #Gardenvale #Australia.

I smelt the pungent aroma at least 6 foot away. Almost gave me a headache haha. It was super strong.

Lovely looking, hey??! 👀

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Just look at - and admire - these gorgeous #Amaryllis blooming wonderfully here in #Gardenvale #Australia.

Looks as if these have been growing here for some time with their established bulbs that sprout and flower annually.

They are so pretty.

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A narrow suburban (residential and commercial) alleyway has these #redflowergum flowering blooms, poking over the fence in #Gardenvale #Australia.

I can only but imagine what lies on the other side!

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