Wildflowers - Yuraygir National Park NSW Australia

Flannel Flower. "Actinotus helianthi". This is the floral emblem for New South Wales. A flower which is widespread to the area, more profuse in spring, but in pockets can be seen year round. The white bracts are felt-like in texture and surround a condensed flower head. Interestingly, is a member of the carrot family, "Apiaceae". Its name derived from the Greek refers to sunbeams.

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