Friday, October 24, 2014

TODAY'S FLOWERS & FLORAL FRIDAY - Weeds of the desert


The Opal town Of Andamooka
dry and hot in the desert


 yet in the harshest of climes
one still finds colour to attract and hold the eye


early morning light on wild hops,
an introduced species that has established itself
all through this region and the whole of
the Flinders Ranges


strictly not flowers as that fetching red
is the colour of their seed containers


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16 comments:

  1. Sylvia KOctober 24, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    Ah, and beautiful colors they are and I do love that blue, blue sky! Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  2. DeniseinVAOctober 24, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    They are beautiful Arija, a strong survivor. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. TexWisGirlOctober 24, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    they're very pretty! and obviously quite tough.

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  4. GaelynOctober 24, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    A desert will always reveal delight if you look for the tiniest things.

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  5. JoOctober 25, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Love the way the dirt road draws the eye towards the big blue sky. Lovely red flowers too. Blessings Jo

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  6. Velma BolyardOctober 25, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    just now reading and looking through your trip photos. such an amazing country, thank you for the peek.

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  7. CarverOctober 25, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Wonderful shots of the desert flowers.

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  8. LinetteOctober 25, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful flower shots and those seedlings look too beautiful to not be a flower. =0)

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  9. UnknownOctober 25, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    The colour is very pretty. It's amazing that anything can grow in such conditions.

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  10. MetaOctober 25, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Att växter kan leva i ett så kargt klimat, de är starka.
    Ha en fin söndag
    Meta

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  11. Pearl MapleOctober 25, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Thanks for your kind comments and sharing your photos of the wildflowers they are such a pretty find

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 26, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I love the desert flowers in our” Southwest and as of this summer, the brave blossoms blooming on the Arctic Tundra — for the same reason. Tough and Persistant — two qualities I greatly admire. they just keep on hanging in there — and provide us with treats for the eyes as they do. Gotta’ love ‘em.

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  13. Judith @ Lavender CottageOctober 27, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks for dropping by my blue willow tea post and leaving a comment. It must be nice to have this china on your table for every meal, it is certainly a classic.

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  14. Bella SinclairOctober 29, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Amazing, what beauty thrives in the desert. I love that they are bright red, too. Defiant and bold, yes! :)

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  15. Melbourne Australia PhotosOctober 29, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    The desert can hide such beautiful flowers!
    Thanks for participating in Floral Friday Fotos.

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