Calothamnus rupestris

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Calothamnus rupestris

Calothamnus rupestris otherwise known as Mouse Ears was found on the path leading up to the top of Harvey Dam in south west Western Australia.

This small tree is around 1-4m tall with bright red to pink flower iwth are about 3-4cm long and grow in bunches on one side of the branch. It has crowded needle like leaves about 1-3cm long, ending in sharp points. (information from Eddy Wajon-Spring Flowers – Perth and the Southwest)

There are approx. 40 species of evergreens endemnic to Western Australia, also called Net Bush and One-Side Bottlebrush, winter or spring flowering.

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Scott d'Almeida

lovely image,
kalaryder replied

Thanks
georgieboy98

My first thought on seeing this was that it was a form of one sided bottlebrush, then I read your great description and saw that it is, indeed, a member of the same family. Very well spotted and captured and it seems that wherever we go in our state there is some form of beauty just waiting to be photographed. Take care, Peter
kalaryder replied

There were quite of few of these trees interspersed with Wattles, which made a most colourful walk. Thanks for your comment Peter
Rainy

Very lovely flower..
kalaryder replied

Thank you
louisegreen

It is certainly unusual, lovely pic Kala.
kalaryder replied

Thanks Louise, I like the shape of these
Catherine Veal

what a great capture Kala, wonderful colours.x
kalaryder replied

Thank you Catherine
lozzar

Lovely to see this rareity. Thanks.
kalaryder replied

Thanks Lorraine
dougie1page2

very nice mik!!
kalaryder replied

Thank you kindly sir
gracestout2007

I have never seen this kind of tree. But the flower looks pretty cool and i like its color.
kalaryder replied

Thankyou Grace and welcome back
Geir Floede

This is so beautiful.
Love it.
kalaryder replied

Thank you very much
Philip Cannon

Great capture love the richness of the colour!!
kalaryder replied

Thank you, was pleased with the light and shade of this
Cee Neuner

Great capture!!! :D
kalaryder replied

Thank you very much
George Banks

Nice work…
kalaryder replied

Thank you George
luanda

BEAUTIFUL! Great colours and fantastic flowers! ;-) DANIELA
kalaryder replied

Thank you so much for that great comment