The wattles at Hochkins Ridge were past their best, after all the rain, but this Sallow Wattle (Acacia Mucronata) was putting on a good show.

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The Wattle season was quite short this year - the cold, wet weather is probably to blame.

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Location: Hochkins Ridge Flora Reserve in Croydon North, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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