'Strawflowers.'
I love the shape of straw flowers and I enjoyed dressing my original photograph of these two straw flowers with a little photographic manipulation. Each effect provides a unique blend of colour and texture.
Strawflowers (Xerochrysum Bracteatum) are also known as Everlasting flowers. They are native to Australia and are part of the Asteraceae family. They are characterized by their glossy, papery bracts which resemble petals and their green, leafy foliage
These perennials grow in many areas which include rainforest margins to deserts and also subalpine areas. Insects such as butterflies, moths, hoverflies, native bees, small beetles and grasshoppers regularly visit the flower heads for their food value.
Over the years, strawflowers have become very popular commercially and the cut flower industry has enjoyed the benefits of the sturdy long stemmed forms of the flower. Cultivation has produced a wonderful mix of colours which include white, bronze and purple shades.
And here is the original photo.
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