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Host of wildflowers in bloom as spring hits the South West

Craig DuncanHarvey-Waroona Reporter
Species of milkmaid flowers  found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey.
Camera IconSpecies of milkmaid flowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey. Credit: Craig Duncan /Harvey-Waroona Reporter

As summer approaches vibrant pops of colour can be found throughout ruminant bushland across the South West as wildflowers start to bloom.

A hike along Harvey’s Wildflower Ridge Walk shows a landscape packed with unique flowers of different shapes and sizes, each filling their own niche within the ecosystem, as cockatoos songs echo overhead.

Before you can soak up the charm of a single flower, three more flowers, equally as intricate, are sure to catch your attention nearby.

Western Australia’s wildflower diversity is celebrated across the country as more than 12,000 species paint the landscape from June to November.

As the months warm up, there is no better time to get out and see some of the brilliant biodiversity available right on our doorstep.

Just be sure to preserve the blooming flowers and only leave with photographs and memories.

Some more of the willdflowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconSome more of the willdflowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Species of milkmaid flowers  found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconSpecies of milkmaid flowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
An iconic red and green kangaroo paw ready to bloom  found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconAn iconic red and green kangaroo paw ready to bloom found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Cowslip orchids  found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconCowslip orchids found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
A cluster of donkey orchids  found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconA cluster of donkey orchids found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Some more of the willdflowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconSome more of the willdflowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
A billy button  found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconA billy button found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Some more of the willdflowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconSome more of the willdflowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Heart-leaf flame pea found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconHeart-leaf flame pea found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter
Species of milkmaid flowers  found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey
Camera IconSpecies of milkmaid flowers found along Wildflower Ridge Walk in Harvey Credit: Craig Duncan Harvey-Waroona Reporter

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