Date of issue: 25 Aug 1986
Designer: B. Conabere

Plant: Wahlenbergia gloriosa

Family: CAMPANULACEAE

Royal Bluebell
Herbaceous suckering plant.
Dark blue flowers to 3 cm diameter in summer.
Occurs in alpine regions of NSW, Vic, and ACT.
Official floral emblem of Australian Capital Territory.

We would welcome feedback on why Uganda has issued a stamp featuring the Australian species Wahlenbergia gloriosa?