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Artwork 35 Frenchman Peak at Sunset with the Full Moon Rising

Section 22

The Fire-Embracing Proteas of Oz—Waratahs, Grevilleas, Hakeas, Banksias, and Isopogons

Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia, Western Australia

SHOW PLANT PINS

  1. 1. Calothamnus validus (Barrens clawflower)
  2. 2. Hakea laurina (pincushion hakea)
Artwork 35: Frenchman Peak at Sunset with the Full Moon Rising 1
Calothamnus validus (Barrens clawflower)
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Hakea laurina (pincushion hakea)

Artwork 35

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Limited edition giclee archival quality print on 310 gsm Ilford cotton rag (from an original work in watermedia on watercolour paper, 56 cm high x 76 cm wide)

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Frenchman Peak at Sunset with the Full Moon Rising has, on the right, the very popular “pincushion hakea” (Hakea laurina) which originated in south-western Western Australia, but has been grown successfully in many areas, being very adaptable. It is very popular in Adelaide urban gardens, as well as in the USA and on the French Riviera, where it was introduced in 1830 (Wrigley & Fagg, 1989/1991, p. 380). To the left is Calothamnus validus (Barrens clawflower), which is also endemic to the South-West.

Frenchman Peak is located in the Cape Le Grand National Park, on the south coast of Western Australia, and can be climbed by reasonably fit explorers. The views alone make the hike worthwhile, as do discoveries like the spacious caverns near the top sheltering clusters of native plants. What a great location for protection from excessive heat and fire!

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