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Callistemon citrinus Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.<br />
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Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.<br />
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<figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100689/bottlebrush_maturing_flower_spikes.html" title="Bottlebrush maturing flower spikes"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/100689_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=7yZNK3gks7K6E6%2BHNLqjZx1R6Qo%3D" width="200" height="152" alt="Bottlebrush maturing flower spikes Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.<br />
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Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.<br />
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<figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121965/callistemon_citrinus_buds_opening.html" title="Callistemon citrinus buds opening"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/121965_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=7djKZ%2FgtZ38tJ3zMXgPKkZUiLlI%3D" width="122" height="152" alt="Callistemon citrinus buds opening These plants are found naturally here in New South Wales, also Victoria and southern Queensland, usually in wet or swampy conditions as well as rocky outcrops, mainly on the coast and tablelands. Growing 3 to 4 m. <br />
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The leaves are narrow-elliptic, up to 7 cm long, and about 1 cm wide with a lemon odour when crushed.<br />
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The lower spikes are 6 –10 cm long, by 7 cm diameter. Filaments as seen here are bright red, sometimes purplish red.<br />
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Flowers are produced in spring, up to two flowerings if moisture is available. <br />
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Callistemon citrinus

Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.

Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.

Bottlebrush maturing flower spikes Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.<br />
<br />
Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.<br />
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105016/callistemon_citrinus.html<br />
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Callistemon citrinus buds opening These plants are found naturally here in New South Wales, also Victoria and southern Queensland, usually in wet or swampy conditions as well as rocky outcrops, mainly on the coast and tablelands. Growing 3 to 4 m. <br />
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The leaves are narrow-elliptic, up to 7 cm long, and about 1 cm wide with a lemon odour when crushed.<br />
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The lower spikes are 6 –10 cm long, by 7 cm diameter. Filaments as seen here are bright red, sometimes purplish red.<br />
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Flowers are produced in spring, up to two flowerings if moisture is available. <br />
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100689/bottlebrush_maturing_flower_spikes.html<br />
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The Crimson Bottlebrush

"Callistemon citrinus", also known as Crimson Bottlebrush is a shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to south-eastern Australia.

Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman

By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Dec 2, 2020. Captured Sep 30, 2020 11:57 in 30 Charlotte St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.

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