Eastern Australian populations are generally referred to as var. gunnii.
I could only find one plant for "F" so have shown lots of lovely photographs to make up for that.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
F is for Frankenia pauciflora
Frankenia pauciflora, sea heath, (native of Western Australia) is a prostrate or rounded perennial shrub to 0.5 metres with many branches often forming mats. The small linear and somewhat fleshy, dull green leaves are arranged oppostively with backward curving margins and are 3-7mm long and 1mm wide. Flowers are pink or white and stalkless. The 5-6 petals are 9-12mm long and the fruit are capsules which contain several smooth warty seeds.
Eastern Australian populations are generally referred to as var. gunnii.
I could only find one plant for "F" so have shown lots of lovely photographs to make up for that.
Eastern Australian populations are generally referred to as var. gunnii.
I could only find one plant for "F" so have shown lots of lovely photographs to make up for that.
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And a very Fine Flower for the letter F it is. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks EC. There may be others but, if so, they kept themselves well hidden.
ReplyDeleteI've seen that plant before and never known what it is. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteyvw River...it is not all that spectacular but still rather pretty. Glad I was able to supply a name for it. A book will be on its way to you this week.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed learning about this little flower. Thanks Mimsie, lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteIt's a little sweetie isn't it? Wish I could lay claim to having taken the photos but unfortunately I have to borrow them and I am always so grateful at being able to find so many available that I can share.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteFew and Far between - that makes "F" special and therefore the flower which goes with it. Prolific though it may be! I tend to feel towards this as I do the dandelion - as sweet and simple as beauty can be. YAM xx