Flame Tree
Brachychiton acerifolius

The spectacular red flowers of the Flame tree can be seen on the rainforest hillsides during our summer. Often called the Illawarra Flame tree they are commonly used as street and garden ornamentals. The seeds are contained in a largish case suspended from the branches and cause severe itching if they come into contact with skin.

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Photographed at Thylogale
by David & Diane Armbrust