For many orchid enthusiasts, hunters, and photographers, it is something of a pilgrimage to go and see the Queen of Sheba in the wild. And its easy to see why. These spectacular orchids have the most vivid, eye-watering shades of purples, reds and yellows that come together in the most harmonious and unique way. Each individual has a slightly different combination of colours and spots.
Read MoreA new Banksia: the scarlet Banksia
It is entirely possible that each time I go to WA I will come back with a new favourite Banksia. This August, Ali and I discovered the gaudy, eye-watering colours of Banksia coccinea, the aptly named scarlet Banksia.
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