(and sometimes the beast!)

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16.9.11

BUSH WEDDING BOUQUET

During my recent trip to Stradbroke Island I was amazed by these white flowering shrubs. They lined the tracks and roads and made a gorgeous show.  I was determined to find out the name and am pleased I did.  Its common name is Wedding Bush (Ricinocapros pinifolius) and it's apparently native to coastal areas from Qld to Victoria but grows in all states.  Some shrubs were absolutely covered in flowers and other were more sparsely decorated.