All about flowers & flower arrangingWildflowers of Western Australia
The native flora of Western Australia is quite unique. 60% of the species in this vast state, are found nowhere else in the world and new species continue to be identified. Generally soils are poor in this region and weather conditions are harsh, so the emergence of the wildflowers during the period June to November, are a welcome and beautiful reminder of survival.
In June I was lucky enough to explore the Pilbara / Kimberley region (Northern part of Western Australia) and experienced first hand the beginning of the wildflower season, which extends to November in the cooler south-western part of Western Australia. 
The Sturt Pea shown above, typifies the uniqueness of the australian flora in our neck of the woods. Although some native flowers like the Banksia, are big and bold, there are more that are on the smaller delicate side. Many tend to hug the ground too, so that you really have to look hard to find some of them. Foliage is generally on the grey green side too - I can't think offhand of any native flower with lush greenery. Every part of the flower has evolved to deal with the harsh climate.
It was also my first chance to see the bright yellow blossoms of the Kapok tree. According to locals, the appearance of the bud, flowers and pods / fruit are an indication as to what is happening in the life cycle of the crocodiles in that region. Buds indicate egg laying and the flowers mean that they are in the process of hatching. The aboriginal people have many stories attributed to various flowers. I wish I could remember the details of all those I heard!
Even the gum trees have the most beautiful blossoms if one takes time to look at them closely!
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