The season of Birak has started. Sometimes it’s called the first summer, characterised by easing rains, warm easterly winds and increasingly hot weather. The dry conditions transform the surrounding landscape – most wildflowers slowly wilt while certain trees as Banksia, Balga and Mudja are in full bloom. One of the smaller flowers showing its beautiful colours at the moment is the Rose-tipped Mulla Mulla or Pom Pom (Ptilotus manglesii) – easily found on the pea-gravelled paths of nearby Beelu National Park this fluffy flower is certainly one of my smaller highlights this time of the year.
Published on December 3, 2014
Rose tipped Mulla Mulla – Birak
That is so pretty. Love the delicate feathery quality of it. Great photo.
Thank you Alison, very kind. I love that feathery texture too, almost like candy floss – I didn’t eat it though 🙂
What a beautiful flower! I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
Thank you Montucky! Me neither until a couple of days ago – guess I’m starting to get more attention for the little stuff
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