One of nature’s main signposts that heralds the onset of cool clear dry season days is the abundant and vivid florescence of Calytrix shrubs, colloquially referred to as Turkey Bush (after the bird, versus the country – despite the somewhat misleading title of this post).
There are several Calytrix species across the Top End, with the larger, pink-hued flowers of Calytrix extipulata being the most visible. Common along roadsides in the less horticulturally manicured areas in and around Darwin, their scraggly overall appearance belies an exquisitely delicate spray of feathery blooms.
The essence of this flower is said to unlock the artistic and creative forces within while the volatile oils have medicinal properties including pain relief.
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