SquareUp Photo Challenge: Camping at Carnarvon Gorge, October 2020 #26
In the words of that well-known Sesame Street song, one of these things is not like the others and it definitely doesn’t belong. Two of these pretty flowering plants are Australian natives while one is native to south eastern Africa.
Can you guess which one is not like the others?
Pimelea aka Queen of the Bush
Balloon Cotton Bush
Smooth Darling Pea
The balloon cotton bush is the unwelcome intruder. Originally imported as an ornamental garden plant, it quickly spread into bushland areas and is now regarded as an environmental weed.
In January I’m joining in with Becky’s Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B. The rules are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word up. Look for #SquareUp
The Eternal Traveller 
It may be classed as a weed but it’s a lovely vibrant colour 🙂
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Isn’t it a pretty colour. We saw it everywhere beside the creek.
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I changed my mind at last moment and so guessed wrong!
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They’re all so pretty, it’s hard to believe this one is a weed.
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Every plant is a weed if it is in the wrong place!
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This is true, but real weeds will be so prolific, even in the middle of a drought. Just ask my rose garden! 🙂
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ooh yes that’s true!
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Ah, the interloper. Once they take hold, it is certainly a challenge to address. We have a long list of them.
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We do too, Judy. And they’re hard to eradicate once they’ve got going.
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Yay, I guessed right! And it’s still a pretty thing 🙂 🙂
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It’s so bright against all the green.
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They’re all pretty.
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I thought so, but I didn’t realise until later that this one was a weed.
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It is very pretty despite being an interloper.
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I was disappointed to find out it was a weed. It was pretty and we saw lots of it.
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I knew the correct answer. The pea is a favourite 🙂
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Well done! I loved the colour of the peas, so vibrant.
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Yes, I took numerous photos as the colour was exquisite. This was over in WA during the wildflower season.
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Oh yes, isn’t that the best time of year to visit WA.
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Took us awhile to find some of the better ones. WA is an attractive state.
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You might enjoy reading my posts about our two trips in WA. Just do a search for it on the blog. 🙂
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Why? I have written about it myself and have already done it 🙂
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These are gorgeous photos. I am feeling very clever, because I guessed correctly which one was the odd one out. 🙂 Spot of luck rather than any floral knowledge. 😀
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Ha! I didn’t know and I was quite disappointed to find out it was a weed, because it is so pretty.
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Great pictures. I guess we’ll have to go back to Australia and South Africa so we can see the plants.
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That sounds as good an excuse as any for a nice trip. 🙂 One day, when everything is back to normal…
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