Chamelaucium – the genus known as waxflowers – has fourteen generally-recognised species.
They are members of the Myrtle family.
Some – most especially Geraldton wax, Chamelaucium uncinatum – are highly prized, globally, by florists and gardeners.
However, as is true of so many highly distinctive flowering plants, the natural range for all members of this genus is entirely confined to parts of southwestern Western Australia.
Both photos were taken in Kings Park, within two minutes – and just a few footsteps – of each other.
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As the next post will illustrate, an even closer view of a waxflower’s actual flowers can provide a deal of surprise!