Alpine Flower a Day: Mountain Astelia
Alpine Flower a Day: Day 6, Mountain Astelia (Astelia nervosa)
– flowerhead are about the size of a bunch of grapes, though the seed pods/florets are smaller than a grape
– found late December, along the Arthur's Pass Track, Arthur's Pass National Park
On old throats
I hold no grudges
when my voice drops
my notes are sluggish
while young poets inaugurate
and new faces replace thugs
there's a song less showy
a mountain wonder of frumpy
shining for those who look
If you're interested in the inspiration behind this month-long series of 'An Alpine Flower A Day' about NZ alpine flowers and poems, you can find more in my first post: An Alpine Flower A Day Enjoy!
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