Wildflower Collection part 1/2

The first chapter of The Magic of the Forest book, titled Wildflowers. Features: Finger Flower (Cheiranthera alternifolia): A very attractive small shrub with graceful branches that are crowded with narrow leaves and support beautiful violet or blue flowers. The five stamens and their large orange-yellow anthers all turn to one side of the pistil and look like five fingers on a hand, hence the common name of 'Finger Flower'. (60W x 129H) Hannel Flower (Actinotus helianthi): An erect plant with soft grey-green leaves that is easily recognised by its spreading velvet bracts that look like petals. The centre of the flower within these bracts consists of many tiny flowers, without petals and with very small sepals. (54W x 128H) Wiry Bauera (Bauera rubioides): A scrambling bushy shrub with pretty pink and white flowers. This plant is widespread in damp areas of heaths and forests and flowers most of the year. (53W x 69H) Downy Mintbush (Prostanthera behriana): A medium upright or straggling shrub with soft hairy stems. The flowers are light purple or lilac and have reddish dots in the throat. The light green leaves are aromatic when crushed. (32W x 66H) Lotus Waterlily (Nelumbo nucifera): The Lotus Waterlilly or Sacred Lotus is an aquatic perennial herb that grows in the waterways of tropical areas. The large leaves are orbiuclar on long, thick stalks usually well above the surface. The solitary flowers are red to pink, yellow or white, with numerous yellow stamens. (119W x 87H) Blue Pincushion (Brunonia australis): An attractive perennial herb with large basal leaves. Flowers are usually a deep sky-blue, occasionally pale blue or white. The large flower heads on long leafless stems are made up of dense masses of tiny flowers. (79W x 156H) Silver-leaved Daisy (Olearia pannosa): A rather straggly but pretty shrub that is quite rare. Beautiful large white or white and pink-tipped flowers look startling against the large dark green mature leaves. The younger leaves and buds have a silvery-white appearance, hence the common name 'Silver-leaved Daisy'. (88W x 126H) Waratah )Telopea speciosissima): These beautiful Waratahs with their brilliant red and yellow bracts were given to me to paint by a friend from her magnificent native garden. This native garden was planted in 1930 by my friend's grandfather, William Burdett, and is now Heritage listed. (127W x 150H) Daisy, Eyebright & Logania - Fringed Daisy (Olearia ciliata): a dwarf shrub with bright green narrow leaves and purple flowers. - Eyebright (Euphrasia collina): a very pretty small herb with pale pink or white petals, now very rare. - Coast Logania (Logania crassifolia): a low shrub with white flowers found on coastal dunes and cliffs. (59W x 89H). Wildflower Bouquets: These two wildflower bouquets are similar in size and have been designed for cross-stitch and tapestry. A key for both DMC stranded cotton and DMC tapestry wool is included. Their size makes them ideal for embroidering as a pair of cushions, set covers, or framed pictures. (138W x 147H) (137W x 139H) Red-flowered Gum (Eucalyptus ficifolia): A beautiful tree grown widely for its decorative purposes. The most common colour of the blossom is a rich scarlet-vermillion, but other colours range from pale pink to deep crimson. (80W x 100H) Salmon Correa (Correa pulchella): My favourite of all the correas. Growing in its natural habitat this lovely plant favours southern coastal areas. I have found this colourful little shrub growing on sheltered sandhills and also clinging precariously to windswept coastal cliff-faces. (70W x 90H)