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Pink bearded heath (Leucopogon ericoides) Small white clustered flowers with white, feathery petals in flared tubular shape. <br />
Plant was about 0.5 metres tall. <br />
Thick, tough pointy leaves thin stems.<br />
These were right on the edge of the beach growing in almost pure sand with a solid stand of coastal ti-tree (Leptospermum laevigatum) surrounding it. <br />
In a newly created nature reserve.<br />
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Pink bearded heath (Leucopogon ericoides)

Small white clustered flowers with white, feathery petals in flared tubular shape.
Plant was about 0.5 metres tall.
Thick, tough pointy leaves thin stems.
These were right on the edge of the beach growing in almost pure sand with a solid stand of coastal ti-tree (Leptospermum laevigatum) surrounding it.
In a newly created nature reserve.

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  1. That's really beautiful, superb light and very well captured! Posted 9 years ago

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"Leucopogon ericoides", commonly known as the Pink Beard-heath, is a common shrub found in southeastern Australia. "Leucopogon ericoides" is commonly seen on sandstone soils in dry eucalyptus woodland and heathland. In the Sydney region it is associated with Sydney peppermint, scribbly gum and narrow-leaved apple.

Similar species: Ericales
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 16, 2016. Captured Oct 4, 2012 01:43 in Henderson St, Ventnor VIC 3922, Australia.
  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO100
  • 8.41mm