Acacia pravissima [Ovens Wattle]

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Oldfield, D. 2015. Acacia pravissima F. Muell. ex Benth.(Fabaceae) Ovens Wattle. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light.

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Maldon, Victoria, Australia

13 February 2015

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen

 

Synonyms

Racosperma pravissimum (Benth.) Pedley

 

Comment

Acacia pravissima is a dense shrub occurring naturally around the Ovens River in north eastern Victoria.

 

Visible Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/180 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO54193

 

Ultraviolet Light: Pentax K-5 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/180s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO54196

 

References:

Elliott, W.R. and Jones, D.L. Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation, Volume 2, 1982, Lothian, p. 99.

Rogers, F.J.C., A Field Guide to Victorian Wattles, 1978, p. 94.

 

Published 15 February 2015