Australian Floral Emblems

This linocut was commissioned by Lismore City Council as a gift for Yamato Takada City Council in Japan to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first Sister City that was created by Father Tony Glynn in 1963. It depicts the Australian national & State & Territory Floral Emblems.

Victoria – Common Heath – Epacris impressa
Tasmania – Tasmanian Blue Gum – Eucalyptus globulus
Australian Capital Territory – Royal Bluebell – Wahlenbergia gloriosa
South Australia – Sturts Desert Pea – Swainsona formosa
Western Australia – Mangles Kangaroo Paw – Anigosanthos manglesii
Northern Territory – Sturts Desert Rose – Gossypium sturtianum
Queensland – Cooktown Orchid – Dendrobium phalaenopsis
New South Wales – Waratah – Telopia speciosissima

Australia – Golden Wattle – Acacia pycnanth