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Pink Fairy Duster

Calliandra eriophylla

Description:

Fairy-duster is a straggling, densely branched, deciduous shrub to 3 ft., though usually much shorter, with grayish-pubescent leaflets, flowers and pods. The petals of fairy duster are inconspicuous; it is the long, pink filaments of the stamens that make the showy display.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

Notes:

Butterflies and bees love this plant in bloom.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 15, 2013
Submitted on Mar 19, 2013

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