Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: white bracts

A while ago, I posted a similar photo to this one of these beautiful Straw Flowers. I remember that, at the time, I couldn't decide which I liked better, this one or the closer crop. Decided to post this one as well, after all. Maybe I just needed the splash of vibrant orange on yet another dreary, snowy day! It's beginning to feel as though it snows every single day - and it's not a good feeling. Only about four more months of this before Spring hopefully arrives. Taken on 14 August 2013, at the Reader Rock Garden.

I'm always delighted to see a Straw Flower (Strawflower), of any colour. Just fascinated by how perfect they usually are. Love their paper-like "petals" and silky sheen. Photographed (macro) at the Reader Rock Garden on 14 August 2013. The petals aren’t true petals at all, but in fact are modified leaves called bracts, that come in many colours, including yellow, orange, cream, pink, white, and purple. "Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia." From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum