Gurulmundi State Forest
I have a namesake – a baby girl born many years ago whose parents liked me and my name. Until we did the Gurulmundi Wildflower Tour, I never knew I also have a floral namesake.
At several sites along the track we came across these information boards, identifying the most common wildflowers.
Even though the signs had suffered from harsh weather conditions the words were still legible.
Imagine my surprise when I saw this plant on the board.
We didn’t have to search long to find the correct tree.
Up close, the long golden flower spikes were beautiful.
I wonder how many people have a person and a plant named for them.
Do you have a namesake?
The Eternal Traveller 
So, your name isn’t Myrtle?? 🙂
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😁 No, but I do have a beautiful crepe myrtle in my garden and she’s in full bloom.
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PS Have a safe, healthy Christmas and new year.
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You too. Best wishes ❤
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That’s a lovely namesake plant. I don’t have a namesake, person or plant.
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I was so surprised to see this one. 🙂
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Beautiful plant. I looked up and found there is a rose and a magnolia with Judy in its name. Who knew? 🙂
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Well, there you go. Those would be two gorgeous blooms for sure.
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I suspect not! Have a lovely Christmas Carol 🎄🎉✨⛄
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Thank you. Best wishes to you as well.
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What a lovely tree, such very pretty flowers spikes and a gorgeous colour 🙂
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It’s such a beautiful golden colour and really brightens up the bush at the end of winter.
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I do not have a namesake, but I AM a namesake at least twice over. Hope you had a happy Christmas.
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And that’s nice too. We did have a very pleasant day, quiet but enjoyable. Best wishes to you Anabel.
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How very cool to have a wattle namesake! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday!
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We are enjoying this family time, Lorraine.
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Isn’t it wonderful when you have a flower that shares your name – I have some pinks, although sadly they were not actually named after me unlike your friend’s lovely baby girl
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I was so surprised when they told me they’d chosen my name for their daughter. It was lovely.
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Hope you get to see her regularly xx
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Nice to know you have a wattle. Much better than a waddle with spikes. That could be painful! Cute post and beautiful yellow flowers. 🙂 Happy New Year! We miss you!
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It’s hard to believe it’s two years since we were in Vegas together and six since Hawaii!
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Yikes too long! Lots of love!❤️❤️❤️🥳🎉
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Oh, how wonderful! I don’t think I have a namesake.
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You never know! Mine was a surprise.
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Well, I Googled it, and there are roses named Agatha Christie and William Christie. Does that count?
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Definitely! 🙂
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