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Geraldton wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum Endemic to south-western Australia ,but commonly used in other states as a ornamental garden plant. Also cultivated into many varieties for the nursery trade. Australia,Chamelaucium uncinatum,Geotagged,Geraldton wax,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Geraldton wax - Chamelaucium uncinatum

Endemic to south-western Australia ,but commonly used in other states as a ornamental garden plant. Also cultivated into many varieties for the nursery trade.

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The Geraldton Wax

"Chamelaucium uncinatum", the Geraldton waxflower, Geraldton wax, is a flowering plant endemic to Western Australia. It is an erect shrub 0.5 to 4m high, bearing white or pink flowers June–November. The name "uncinatum" means "hooked" in Latin, in reference to the tips of the leaves.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 5, 2025. Captured Aug 18, 2021 14:37 in 103 Matthew Flinders Dr, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/332s
  • ISO400
  • 135mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.