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Tuesday 24 January 2012

Coronidium 'Sunny Side Up'


Common Name: Paper Daisy, Everlasting Daisy
Species: Coronidium elatum subsp. elatum 'Sunny Side Up'
Family: ASTERACEAE

The common names of this species (Paper and Everlasting Daisy) also refer to many other native Asteraceae species with paper-like petals (ray florets). The cultivar name 'Sunny Side Up' refers to this cultivars resemblance to fried eggs when cooked in that particular way. There is also a small fly and bug on the flower, which I thought added a little interest to the photo.