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Australian Floral Emblems

Australian flora includes all the Australian Floral Emblems.

All the Emblems are native Australian flowers.

The National Floral Emblem is the Golden Wattle.

The Golden Wattle is found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.

Flowering time for the Golden Wattle is normally in late winter and spring.

The Golden Wattle was officially proclaimed as the National Emblem on the 19th of August 1988, but has been unofficially accepted as our floral emblem since federation in 1901.

September the 1st is National Wattle Day in Australia.

The Australian National Colours of green and gold are representative of the Golden Wattle in flower.

The Golden Wattle is an Australian Symbol of unity and of the spirit of the people of Australia.

Floral Emblems of the States and Territories

Australian Capital Territory

The Royal Blubell is found mainly in the high mountain regions of the ACT, southeast NSW and Vic.

New South Wales

Waratah is found in New South Wales on the Central Coast the South Coast and the nearby ranges.

Queensland

The Cooktown Orchid is found in northern Queensland, from Johnston River to Iron Range.

Northern Territory

Sturt's Desert Rose is found in the Northern Territory and all mainland states of Australia, except Victoria.

Western Australia

Red and Green Kangaroo Paw is found throughout the southwest of WA, around Geraldton and near Perth.

South Australia

Sturt's Desert Pea is found in the Northern Territory and all mainland states of Australia, except Victoria.

Victoria

Pink Heath is found in coastal regions and foothills, it is also widespread and common in Tasmania.

Tasmania

Tasmanian Blue Gum is found in Tasmania, on King and Flinders Islands and in southern Victoria.

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