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Sunday, 18 October 2020

Down in the "bush" (the woods) this week

 I love to get out in the bush, especially when the wildflowers are out, which is why I love spring in Western Australia. 

In fact there are more than 12,000 species of wildflowers in Western Australia, making it the world's largest collection. You can see some of this amazing array over on my blog post The wildflower hunter

You will always find something flowering somewhere, whatever the season - if not it is lovely to be out in the bush anyway....


However I was a little surprised today to find that the Clematis and waterbush which was flowering in late September had completely finished when we went up to the bush in the hills east of Harvey today. Spring is slowly fading. 


But as I said, there is always something flowering and something new to discover, which was true today. 

For instance I had never realised the flowers of the Tassel flower - Leucopogon verticillatus - are in fact tiny stars - so lovely 


And that the blue Scented sun orchid - Thelymitra macrophylia - can be found here if you open your eyes. I'd never seen them here before. Beautiful aren't they. 

There were also yellow Hibbertias scattered here and there - a burst of yellow


And the little trigger plants - Stylidium - flowering everywhere in the gravel were a delight. The flowers about 15mm long. 

The trigger serves as a agent in the pollination process - when an insect lands on the flower to sip the nectar the trigger is activated depositing pollen on the back of the insect, which then visits another flower. You can read more about it here : Australian plants on line. I didn't know there are 132 known species in Australia. 
You can see the trigger before and after it has been activated in this pic here.


Here is another of the little trigger flowers - although this one is seen in a bushland reserve about 15 minutes drive from where we live - more about this place in another post to come. 


Here is the last of the Prickly Hakea - Hakea amplexicaulis - 


And if there is nothing flowering there are always leaves and bracken fern - Pteridium esculentum - a terrestrial native fern

or gum leaves - even dried ones are great subjects 



Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have enjoyed this little wander in the bush today. 

I also hope you and your familes are safe and doing well in these difficult times. It is so important to get out and walk and do something you enjoy don't you think. I still have another 2 weeks in my cast and am looking forward to being free again. Typing one handed is s slow! In the meantime. I am grateful to my old model point and shoot that is allowing me to continue taking photos. 

What are you doing to keep staying healthy and positive? Perhaps you would like to share in your comments. I value your comments and look forward to hearing from you. I will try to visit your blogs in return. Have a wonderful week.  

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28 comments:

  1. Angie19 October 2020 at 11:54

    Jill - I feel as though I have been on a walk in the bush with you. You have a keen eye, and I know we would get on like a house on fire if we were out wildflower hunting together! I think my favorite is the blue-scented sun orchid, although the trigger plants are also very intriguing. The hubby and I are on a road trip right now; even though it is hard to call it a 'vacation' when we are retired, it is nice to be away from our regular responsibilities! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~19 October 2020 at 22:30

    I love seeing the tiny details in the wildflowers you see. Hope you heal completely and get to do the things you like to do. The weather here is nice now so we are trying to hike every other day. If I was younger...I would go out every day! lol But we see a lot and always some different. I love being out in nature and always enjoy your photos. Take care and heal up! Hugs!

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  3. Rain 20 October 2020 at 00:23

    You take lovely photos. Those trigger plants/flowers are very pretty and interesting. What a nice place to walk! I love the burst of yellow! :)

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  4. junieper2/jesh StG20 October 2020 at 01:54

    Wow, if you wouldn't have written about the lockdown, I would not have known it. Nature is a great comfort in these times! Am happy for you that the end is in sight for your cast:):) the blue orchid, the tiny red flowers, the tassel flower, and the prickly hakea are all wonderfully captured! Many thanks for your beautiful post at All Seasons.Have a comfortable week, Jesh

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  5. Rose L20 October 2020 at 08:14

    I love the sun orchids and the ferns! So cool!

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  6. Lady Fi20 October 2020 at 13:10

    Such pretty scenes.

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  7. Fun6020 October 2020 at 14:18

    The sun orchid is a beautiful shade of blue. Your photography has allowed us to share some of your amazing spring wildflowers. Walking is my way of keeping sane during these difficult times.

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  8. NCSue20 October 2020 at 19:30

    Gorgeous photos, Jill. Thank you for joining us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/10/at-aquarium.html

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  9. Peabea Scribbles20 October 2020 at 21:48

    Looks like a wonderful walk and finding beautiful photos. I'll trade you any day because our Fall hasn't been the warmest; actually more like mild winter days. I've already been cooped up too long with the Covid era so am trying to go more. Happy Tuesday. Have a great week.

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  10. Villrose21 October 2020 at 00:31

    One of the greatest joys of life :) I also love to walk in the nature, especially in spring time. The trigger flowers really are cool!

    Have a lovely week!

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  11. Dawn21 October 2020 at 03:46

    Isn't it amazing how many different flowers and bushes there are?! Always something new to see and some small treasure to find.
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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  12. Pauline21 October 2020 at 12:25

    I did so enjoy seeing the tiny details of your bush walk, the little things most of us would miss. The dried gum leaves just took my breath away. Love your photos.

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  13. Arun Goyal21 October 2020 at 14:48

    Beautiful post ! I must say you have some incredible collection of plants especially loved the blue sun orchid .
    It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to Gardening where you can share about plants and flowers here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2020/10/garden-affair-coral-jasmine.html

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  14. Leanne22 October 2020 at 15:05

    Hi Jill - lovely photos. My husband has just returned from walking the Northcliffe to Walpole section of the Bibbulmun Track and he had lots of shots of wildflowers in full bloom - a lovely contrast to all the native trees and bushes along the path.

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    1. Jill Harrison25 October 2020 at 17:11

      something which has been on my bucket list for years!

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  15. Pia22 October 2020 at 22:08

    Bei euch verblasst der Frühling und bei uns ist es Herbst. Wie unterschiedlich doch die Farben sind.
    L G Pia

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    1. Jill Harrison25 October 2020 at 17:18

      translate - Spring is fading for you and autumn for us. How different the colors are.

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  16. Debbish23 October 2020 at 05:03

    Such beautiful photos and I never / rarely see wildflowers and tend to forget how lovely they are!

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  17. betty-NZ23 October 2020 at 05:26

    Another post of amazing bits of Aussie! I hope to get there one day!

    Many thanks for your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week !!

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  18. Joanne 23 October 2020 at 06:44

    So many unusual plants!

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  19. Monika Ohson | TravelerInMe23 October 2020 at 14:04

    Brilliant post and photos Jill. Wildflowers have a unique beauty and most us miss this joy of knowing them. I find them very interesting. Their shape, color and science that they adopt in their day to day life is are so amazing. Every flower you have shared is a beauty and I cannot make a pick on my favorite ...... because they all are ����

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  20. Sharon Wagner23 October 2020 at 23:35

    Delicate blooms and abundant green. Today, it's white and gloomy here. Sigh.

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  21. Sallie (FullTime-Life)24 October 2020 at 01:54

    We photo bloggers on the other side of this planet are Lucky to get to celebrate another Spring through your beautiful posts. A wonderful hike with sweet discoveries!

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    1. Jill Harrison25 October 2020 at 17:30

      I feel like that when I see snow posts from the northern hemisphere - as we don't have snow here! and they always come in mid summer!

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  22. Yvonne24 October 2020 at 04:48

    What a lovely walk you took us on. Love seeing all the wildflowers. I spend much time in my garden and with my pets, and that keeps me fairly positive.

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  23. EricaSta26 October 2020 at 02:19

    Yes, I enjoyed the shown nature. It must be fantastic. I wished, I could visiting this area. Its a dream.

    Stay healthy and well. Have a good week.

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  24. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit29 October 2020 at 04:25

    I love it when you go bush. The wildflowers are incredible in your part of Australia. Love!

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