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The flowers are tiny and white in November, attracting flies and native bees. After pollination the sepals enlarge and turn deep pink and red in December-January, enclosing the fruit. The colour attracts birds to distribute the capsules held within the sepals. The colourful red display which covers the 2-4 m shrub or small tree leads to the common name NSW Christmas bush. Illustration: Edward Minchen (1862-1913)www.anbg.gov.au