The red poinsettia has been Brisbane's floral emblem since 1930, even though it is not native to Brisbane or even Australia. ... The four flowers were chosen out of 900 public submissions, ...

The red poinsettia has been the River City’s sole floral emblem for almost a century, but Brisbane City Council has decided it needs a buddy in the official bunch, short-listing four candidates ...

Sprigs of wattle have been used to represent Australia for decades, notably decorating the colonial-era Commonwealth Coat of Arms. The plant was officially declared the national floral emblem in 1988.