Pom Pom (Rose-tipped Mulla Mulla)
Found this wildflower growing on the banks of the Blackwood River in Bridgetown. Latin name is ‘Ptilotus manglesii.’ Flowers late winter to early summer. Shot with Canon 450D.
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FEATURED IN THE ‘AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS’ GROUP AND IN THE ‘PRIZE CHALLENGES’ GROUP – 15 June 2009.
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Raoul1
Nice shot,reminds me of fireworks exploding in the sky.
Elaine Teague
Thanks Raoul. Everybody sees an image with different eyes which makes photography even more interesting. I hadn’t seen my pom pom as a firework, but now I see the resemblance. Thanks also to the hosts of the Australian Native Plants Group for featuring this – my first featured work. Yipee!
Marilyn Baldey
Lovely flower, nice to see it on this green background too, just the right colour.
Elaine Teague
Thank you Marilyn for your comment.
Maria Moro
Wow,, this is fabulous,, awesome macro,, very unusual flower,,, well done
Elaine Teague
Thanks Maria. I was surprised to spot these quite recently – never saw them last year, but the local Shire did a controlled burn at the end of last year in that area and maybe the pom poms didn’t have so much competition from the non-indigenous rubbish.
Caterpillar
Beautiful colours, so delicate…
Elaine Teague
Actually it is quite a delicate flower. One of those papery ones.
kalaryder
Love these, well captured and well done on your feature
Elaine Teague
Thank you Kalaryder.
Patty Boyte
Wow, it’s detail and colors are splendid!
Elaine Teague replied
Thanks Patty for your comment. Appreciate you looking.
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Elaine Teague replied
Thanks Kathy.