The parts that looks like white petals are known as inner involucral bracts, a special kind of leaf that protects the collection of yellow flowers in the middle. The purple peeking out from behind are the outer involucral bracts from when the flower first buds. Native to Australia, these flowers prefer dry areas like their home. Supervision The Kochi prefectual Makino Botanical Garden, Inc. Botanical essence Internal beauty Material Acrylic resin / dried plant