The floral emblem of Australia...

Wattle (acacia pycnatha)...

Another square for the Square September challlenge... blipper Ambling Camera is hosting the challenge.

Quoting from Wikipedia...
The Wattle is referred to in a sketch on Monty Pythons Flying Circus. The sketch features the cast as generic 'aussie bushman' (who are also apparently university tutors) welcoming an English professor. Eric Idle suddenly stands up with a branch in his hand and proclaims 'This is the Wattle, the emblem of our land. You can stick it in a bottle or hold it in your hand! Amen'.
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The sketch is unprofound (and available on YouTube). It has dated with time and the inevitable change of circumstances in the social life and politics of Australia a little bit. :)