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These gorgeous flowers are actually a declared noxious weed.Initially affected pasture in the Riverina area in New South Wales.It is now found all over the East...
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These gorgeous flowers are actually a declared noxious weed.Initially affected pasture in the Riverina area in New South Wales.It is now found all over the East Coast of Australia.In the fifties some enterprising gents decided to harvest the flowers in the Riverina, rename them Riverina Bluebell and transport them to be sold in the Melbourne Markets.They no doubt made a lot of money before being stopped by the authorities.They also contributed to its spread .
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6 Comments |
barbararybolt PRO+
 
barbararybolt April 26, 2017
But they are beautiful...just not safe, I guess. Great image.
llowzz Platinum
llowzz April 26, 2017
Thank you very much!
Daisy00
 
Daisy00 April 28, 2017
Love the colors...beautiful!!
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Bdubois May 16, 2017
You should put a few pictures in my First Blooms of Spring challenge!
RachelNiquette
 
RachelNiquette January 26, 2021
Beautiful weed!
GinaMicheleMoore67
 
GinaMicheleMoore67 January 22, 2022
Great shot !
apluhaq
 
apluhaq August 07, 2022
Beautiful

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