Apis melliferaDark Apis mellifera Apis mellifera — Captured flora moments Acacia ligulata Black Pigweed Cape Honeysuckle Citrus Convolvulus cneorum Convolvulus sabatius Duranta Echinacea purpurea Eremophila nivea Eremophila Wildberry Eucalyptus erythrocorys Eucalyptus orbifolia Gazania Gossypium sturtianum Hakea leucoptera Osteospermum Pomegranate Poppy Sturt’s Desert Pea Sweet Basil
The genus Gazania are a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Southern Africa, and commonly known as Treasure Flowers. A low growing groundcover, annual and perennial flowering plant, that have become a popular commercial and home garden plant in Australia. They have also become invasive in some areas including agricultural areas, coastal dunes, and along roadsides.
The flower are brightly coloured, many varieties have the yellow or orange petals with dark or black bases (sometimes with a white dot). They are popular with a number of insects, including the European Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera).
The Apis Mellifera pictured here are from a private garden in Roma, Queensland.
Photographs © Di Bickers, Nature Photos from My Garden
Footnote & References
- Photographs © Di Bickers, Nature Photos from My Garden, Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086275255680
Apis melliferaDark Apis mellifera Apis mellifera — Captured flora moments Acacia ligulata Black Pigweed Cape Honeysuckle Citrus Convolvulus cneorum Convolvulus sabatius Duranta Echinacea purpurea Eremophila nivea Eremophila Wildberry Eucalyptus erythrocorys Eucalyptus orbifolia Gazania Gossypium sturtianum Hakea leucoptera Osteospermum Pomegranate Poppy Sturt’s Desert Pea Sweet Basil
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