Nikky Vanderhout, Pink flannel flowers (Animal & Nature 2021)

When the horrendous fires of the 2019-20 Australian summer were followed by the generous rains from La Niña during the 2020-21 summer, conditions were ideal for the elusive pink flannel flower (Actinotus forsythii) to appear in profusion.

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