SUNRISE ON THE YARRA

The Yarra River right in the centre of the City in Melbourne.

This post is part of the Skywatch Friday meme

TREE MALLOW

Malva arborea (previously known as Lavatera arborea, or, more recently as Malva eriocalyx), the tree mallow, is a species of mallow native to the coasts of western Europe and the Mediterranean region, from Ireland and Britain south to Algeria and Libya, and east to Greece.

It is a shrubby annual, biennial or perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m (rarely 3 m) tall. The leaves are orbicular, 8–18 cm diameter, palmately lobed with five to nine lobes, and a coarsely serrated margin. The flowers are 3–4 cm diameter, dark pink to purple and grow in fasciculate axillary clusters of two to seven.

The leaves of the species are used in herbal medicine to treat sprains, by steeping them in hot water and applying the poultice to the affected area. It is theorised that lighthouse keepers may have spread the plant to some British islands for use as a poultice and to treat burns, an occupational hazard. Thought to have been used as an alternative to toilet paper. The seeds are edible and are known in French as "petit pains", or "little breads".

This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme

CARPE DIEM

Stopping to have a quiet moment, relaxing, sharing a drink, enjoying the Spring sunshine, taking in the serenity. These are the moments we cherish as time inexorably races past us.

This post is part of the Roentare’s Water Meme,
and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,

and also part of the Nature Notes meme.

TIME FOR A BBQ

 The barbecue shelter in the Darebin Parklands. A popular place now that the weather is improving.

This post is part of the Travel Tuesday meme.