Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • Australia
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Home
  2. Bing Gallery
  3. Australia
  4. 2020
  5. December 07
  6. Macro shot of NSW Christmas bush
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Macro shot of NSW Christmas bush

December 07, 2020

Macro shot of NSW Christmas bush

© Michael Leslie/Shutterstoc

Enjoying some Christmas blooms

While we might not get the snow and ice that comes alongside Christmas in many Hollywood movies, those with a green thumb know Santa’s nearby after these colourful beauties start to pop up. The Ceratopetalum gummiferum, more commonly known as the NSW Christmas Bush, is an Aussie native that, as the name suggests, can be found throughout different regions of the state. Interestingly, however, the deep red flower we’re featuring today isn’t actually a flower at all. In fact, it’s what is known as a sepal - the outer leaves that act as protection for the flower within. The white flower of the Christmas bush blooms around spring until December, and as they begin to die and fall off, the sepals gradually take over – turning red and papery resembling four or five petals. Flower or not, it certainly helps us get in the festive spirt!

flower flora plant lily bloom vegetable

Related Images

Plumeria flowers, Hawaii, United StatesPlumeria flowers, Hawaii, United States
Plum blossoms, ChinaPlum blossoms, China
Tulips at Emirgan Park in Istanbul, TürkiyeTulips at Emirgan Park in Istanbul, Türkiye
Pink fringed tulip, Ottawa, CanadaPink fringed tulip, Ottawa, Canada
Pansy orchid (diuris magnifica) flowers in Kings Park, PerthPansy orchid (diuris magnifica) flowers in Kings Park, Perth
Keukenhof in Lisse, NetherlandsKeukenhof in Lisse, Netherlands
Green tree frog and purple water lily, Lake Kissimmee, FloridaGreen tree frog and purple water lily, Lake Kissimmee, Florida
Saffron flowers in SpainSaffron flowers in Spain

Today on Bing

Arraial do Cabo in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arraial do Cabo in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Dec 07, 2024
A foggy morning at Verdon Gorge in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of France

A foggy morning at Verdon Gorge in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of France

Dec 07, 2023
Tangle Creek Falls, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Tangle Creek Falls, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Dec 07, 2022
Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Alsace, France

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, Alsace, France

Dec 07, 2021
A scooter adorned with multiple mirrors, lights, and air horns

A scooter adorned with multiple mirrors, lights, and air horns

Dec 07, 2019

Related Tags

plant flower bloom flora pink spring colored colorful several tree outdoor grass garden lavender blossom decorated rose lily vegetable bouquet
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
  • © 2025 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.