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Telopea speciosissima - Waratah Apparently the NSW waratah is only found within a 200km range from Sydney. The seed pods grow to 8–15 cm (3–6 in) long. As the pods mature, they range from green, to yellow and finally turn russet red-brown. The pods become leathery before splitting open during early winter. The pods contain winged seeds inside. Australia,Geotagged,Summer,Telopea speciosissima,Waratah Click/tap to enlarge

Telopea speciosissima - Waratah

Apparently the NSW waratah is only found within a 200km range from Sydney. The seed pods grow to 8–15 cm (3–6 in) long. As the pods mature, they range from green, to yellow and finally turn russet red-brown. The pods become leathery before splitting open during early winter. The pods contain winged seeds inside.

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    Christine Young
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    Haha, it looks like it. Is it Telopea sp.? Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
      Calbost Niel
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      Of course. Ta Posted 3 years ago

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The Waratah

"Telopea speciosissima", commonly known as the New South Wales waratah or simply waratah, is a large shrub in the plant family Proteaceae. It is endemic to New South Wales in Australia and is the floral emblem of that state. No subspecies are recognised, but the closely related "Telopea aspera" was only recently classified as a separate species.

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Similar species: Proteales
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Uploaded Mar 12, 2022. Captured Mar 12, 2022 12:09 in 160 Mount Hay Rd, Leura NSW 2780, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/22.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO160
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.