The wattle is the Floral Emblem of Australia.
There are over 900 recorded species of wattle in Australia. Here are three growing by the roadside. The plant in the foreground has the little pompom flower of many species while in the background, the bigger tree has the long cylinder type flowers of other species. To the left is the silver wattle native to this area.
Because in southern states, wattle blossoms herald spring, September 1 is National Wattle Day...
...but here in Central Queensland the roadside is a blaze with colour to welcome winter. With over 900 identified species across Australia it is said there is always a wattle in bloom somewhere across the country.
Wattle blossoms have a strong perfume; are loved by bees, especially our tiny native bee and form dense clusters of bright yellow or orange flowers.
The lovely green and gold of the tree has become the colour of the uniforms of our national sportsmen and women in all sports. Hoorah for the Green and Gold!
Be sure to visit Today's Flower for more flowers from around the world.
Be sure to visit Today's Flower for more flowers from around the world.
