This shrub, a member of the Epacridaceae, is found in much of the south western corner of Western Australia and the flowers can be white as here or brown, cream or even pink. Like many plants (botanical science is discovering) this one is associated with a mycorrhizal fungus from which it receives nutrients. These chemicals give the flowers a scent reminiscent of curry hence the common name.

Lysinema ciliatum Curry Flower Badgingarra reserve, north of Perth, Western Australia 8th September 2007 Previous   Next	Lysinema ciliatum Curry Flower W.A WFS tour Scott Rd 14th September 2007 Previous   Next
Lysinema ciliatum Curry Flower floret	Lysinema ciliatum Curry Flower group

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