Sheoke (Casuarina Littoralis) trees have males and females. These are the female flowers, which produce a nut if pollinated. Hochkins Ridge Reserve.

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These red flowers are tiny, so I usually use flash to get enough depth to keep more flowers in focus. In this shot only 2 flowers are sharp, the rest blurred for effect.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Hochkins Ridge Flora Reserve in Croydon North, Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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