Flowers from Thailand's Parks, Temples, Palaces and Countryside: Crimson Bottlebrush Melaleuca citrina(Callistemon citrinus), Myrtle Family Myrtaceae ดอกไม้จากสวนสาธารณะ และ วัด และ พระราชวัง และ บ้านนอก แห่ง ประเทศไทย แปรงล้างขวด
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus), grows to between 1 and 3 metres in height and has leaves which are 3 to 7 cm long and 5 to 8 mm wide. The veins of the leaves are clearly visible on both sides. The flower spikes are 6 to 10 cm in length and about 4 to 7 cm in diameter. These appear in November and December (late spring to early summer) in the species native range. The stamens are red, purplish-red or lilac with dark-coloured anthers. The seed capsules are woody, cup-shaped and about 7mm wide and appear in clusters along the stems. Wikipedia article on Crimson Bottlebrush
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) with a Brown-throated Sunbird (DTHB1641)
Crimson Bottlebrush or Lemon Bottlebrush (Melaleuca citrina) (DTHN0221)
Crimson Bottlebrush or Lemon Bottlebrush (Melaleuca citrina) (DTHN0222)