Macro photograph of a Bottlebrush flower head
Macro photograph of a Bottlebrush flower head. Bottlebrush (Callistemon), is a genus with 34 species of shrubs in the family Myrtaceae. The majority of Callistemon species are endemic to Australia; four species are also found in New Caledonia. They are commonly referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are found in the more temperate regions of Australia, mostly along the east coast and south-west, and typically favour moist conditions so when planted in gardens thrive on regular watering. However, at least some of the species are drought-resistant.
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Location: Fossil Road, Lewisham
Photo credit: © John Gaffen 2 / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: abstract, anther, anthers, australian, botanical, botany, callistemon, close-, cylindrical, dense, filaments, flower, macro, plant, pollen, red, stamens
