Agree with Rhododendron, but my guess it is one of the tropical/sub-tropical
varieties (vireya sp. ?)
Cheers,
GeoOscar

"freebird" wrote in message
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does anybody recognize these flowers?
http://onfinite.com/libraries/220834/ce3.jpg
saw them in the Melbourne botanical gardens, low growing in the shade.

Thanks, barb.