Haiku Dreaming Australia
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Generally, each entry contains only sufficient information to appreciate the haiku
but where appropriate, I've provided links for further reading.
Entries in N5:
sources for these notes and images
These Notes are designed for access from a haiku to the relevant entry
and return to the haiku using the browser "Back" button.
Generally, each entry contains only sufficient information to appreciate the haiku
but where appropriate, I've provided links for further reading.
Entries in N5:
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Waratah Banksia Die Ghost Gum Wattle Leprospermum Christmas Bush |
Entry for: Waratah
A brilliant red flower, blooms in spring, floral emblem of the state of New South Wales.
the toréador song is from Georges Bizet's opera Carmen.
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Entry for: Banksia - shades of dying
Sixty species of Banksia (plant family Proteaceae), native to Australia, are found in all but arid regions. Their showy flower heads range from yellow to red and they start blooming in autumn. During winter the one tree can have flower heads in many stages of dying, down to hairless black cones.
Entry for: Ghost Gum
The Ghost Gum, Eucalyptus coriacea, is a medium-sized tree with smooth white bark, usually found in open woodlands.
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Ghost Gum West MacDonnells behind Photographer: Barry Skipsey |
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Entry for: Wattle
Wattle ( Acacia pycnantha, Golden Wattle) is the national floral emblem of Australia.
1 September (the first day of spring) is officially 'National Wattle Day' but in most areas wattle blooms in late winter and is spoken of as 'the barbinger of spring'. Further reading
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Acacia ambylgona 'Winter Gold' Photographer: M Fagg Image courtesy of and © Australian National Botanic Gardens |
More than 900 species of Acacia make it the largest genus in the Australian flora.
Entry for: Leptospermum (Teatrees)
Of the 86 species of Leptospermum (sub-family Leptospermoideae of family Myrtaceae) 83 occur in Australia and all but two are endemic.
The haiku probably refers to Leptospermum petersonii, Lemon Scented Tea Tree:
The finch may have been a Red-browed Firetail Finch (Aegintha temporalis). This example photograped at by David and Diane Armbrust
Entry for: Leptospermum (Tea trees)
Of the 86 species of Leptospermum (sub-family Leptospermoideae of family Myrtaceae) 83 occur in Australia and all but two are endemic.
This example is of leptospermum squarrosum
Photo by M Fagg
Image courtesy and © M Fagg Australiam National Botanic Gardens
Photo by M Fagg
Image courtesy and © M Fagg Australiam National Botanic Gardens
Entry for: NSW Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum)
Ceratopetalum is a small genus of 5 species, all occurring in Australia and New Guinea. Plants known as "Christmas Bush" in other states are quite different.
Ceratopetalum gummiferum is widespread over the east coast of New South Wales, commonly growing in open forests on sandstone hillsides.
Towards the end of December this hardy plant puts on a great display of red 'flowers'.
