...means driving trough an ocean of blooming Wattle shrubs and trees.



The Golden Wattle (Acacia pygnantha) is Australia's national floral emblem as well.



My new 'bible':



There are 144 Acacia species listed. 144 Wattles in South-Eastern Australia alone! A lot to learn when planting native flora on the property. And not only Acacia, but also: Eucalyptus, Westringia, Leptospermum, Dodonea, Grevillea, Callistemon, Casuarina, Banksia, Eremophila, Melaleuca, Xanthorrhoea,...