Macro photograph showing a Bottlebrush flower opening with the red fillaments just appearing and the petals vissible

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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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Size: 5050px × 3359px
Location: Fossil Road, Lewisham, London
Photo credit: © John Gaffen 2 / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: anther, anthers, australian, botanical, botany, callistemon, close-, cylindrical, dense, filaments, flower, macro, opening, petals, plant, red, stamens