The way the bottlebrush sprouts seeds directly on its branches is slightly disturbing but also familiar. Firmly callistemon season in Sydney now.

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A #bee flies toward a #Bottlebrussh #tree’s #red #flower.
#BottlebrushTrees are native to Australia, but have been naturalized to #Florida’s climate and they are popular, non-invasive, #ornamental plantings.
Their bold #RedFlowers are a particular appeal to humans and bees, though for different reasons.

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A #macro #photograph of a #BottleBrush #tree #flower in the process of #blooming. #BottleBrushTrees are native to #Australia, but have been naturalized to many regions, including #Florida, where they are very common. The #flowers’ #petals erupt from pods directly attached to the woody #stem.
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