This flower belongs to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). Native to Australia, you can find it in most parts of the continent, from Queensland to Western Australia. Many of its cultivated varieties can be found as popular garden plants.
It's other common name is strawflower.
Shot outside Department of Botany, University of Melbourne.
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