These 10 wildflowers all have superpowers. Only one can win your vote

What is Australia's most amazing wildflower? Vote nowPosted Wed 5 Aug 2026 at 4:45amWed 5 Aug 2026 at 4:45amRichea scoparia flowers come in different colours. (shaunplumtree, iNaturalist, CC BY-NC)The ABC wants to find Australia's most amazing native wildflower and we need your help. The flower that gets the most votes in our National Science Week 2026 poll will be added to our impressive "hall of favourites". Last year, the adorable rakali was crowned Australia's most underrated animal by the ABC audience, joining the majestic river red gum (Australia's favourite tree) and the the warbling magpie (our favourite animal sound).So what's next? We're going beyond banksias and waratahs to discover blooms from the unsung understorey.With the help of experts, we've selected 10 flowering plants from across the country as contenders for the title of Australia's most amazing wildflower. Each wildflower is more than just a pretty face: they all hide a surprising superpower.There's a vacuum-powered swamp carnivore, a fire-hardy symbol of hope, a First Nations superfood and a colourful bloom that literally punches its pollinators.Take a look, decide which one you think deserves the flowery crown of Australia's most amazing bloom and then cast your vote below! Click on the cards to find out more about each of the wildflowers, with help from our experts.BladderwortTraps and eats insectsRead more Creamy candleSweet night scentRead more Flannel flowerMass blooms after fireRead more Flying duck orchidDouble deceiverRead more Mulla mullaTough survivor Read more Murnong (yam daisy)Super food sourceRead more Richea scopariaCold survivorRead more Star flower (Calytrix)Signals with colour Read more TriggerplantPunches pollinators Read more Underground orchidElusive and bizarre Read more Which wildflower deserves to win?Vote for the flower you think is the most amazing. The winning flower will be announced on a special "Hour of Flower" on Radio National and a live blog on ABC NEWS from 12:00pm AEST on Friday August 21, 2026.Stay across Science Week at the ABC with our weekly newsletterThe ABC's amazing wildflower project is the online initiative for National Science Week 2026, undertaken by ABC Science with funding through the Australian Government's Inspiring Australia strategy.