Telopea
speciosissima (Waratah, Common waratah)
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Telopea speciosissima, Kirstenbosch Botanical
Gardens, Western Cape, South Africa. [photo
H.G.
Robertson, Iziko ©] |
Native to southeastern New South Wales,
Australia. It is the floral emblem of New South Wales. Cultivated in
southern Africa. Links
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