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Fairyduster

Calliandra eriophylla

Description:

The fairy duster is a low, densely branched shrub 8 to 48 inches high. The leaves are formed by 2-to-4 pairs of 1/4-inch, oblong leaflets. It is a member of the Pea Family (Fabaceae) which includes acacias and mimosas. Range

Notes:

Each light pink to orange puff contains many flowers and is up to 2 inches in diameter. The flowers are darker toward the center, from which the long stamens radiate. The fairy duster can bloom year round, but usually blooms February through May.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Nov 2, 2014
Submitted on Dec 15, 2014

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