Swainsona formosa by andrachne
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Swainsona formosa by

Referred to as the, Flower of Blood, by Koori groups. Legend tells of a young woman who escaped marriage to an elderly man by eloping with her younger lover. The old man tracked the couple and killed them both. At the place where the lovers were slain, the ground was covered with the scarlet flowers
Central and north-western Australia

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  • Lozzar Flowers & Art
    Lozzar Flowers...almost 2 years ago

    Sad story, but a wonderful capture of a unique flower.