Helleborus spp, or Christmas Rose, is native to much of Europe and is commonly found in shade gardens in Asia and often starts its flowering days after Christmas. These sepals stay on the plant sometimes for many months until early spring giving hellebores a long "blooming" time. [Photo/Wechat: csnbgsh]

Acacia dealbata, also known as mimosa, is an evergreen tree or shrub of Acacia, native to southeastern Australia in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory, and widely introduced in the Mediterranean, warm temperate, and highland tropical landscapes. [Photo/Wechat: csnbgsh]