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Baja Fairy Duster

Calliandra californica




1 species ID suggestions

Arun
Arun a year ago
albizia julibrissin

11 Comments

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Welcome...!!

Christiane
Christiane a year ago

Thanks AshishNimkar.. It is a beautiful tree and the Honey Eater love it!

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Agree Calliandra californica...
I have to check in India....!!
Must be planted here...too..!!

Christiane
Christiane a year ago

Just got the ID from a friend how lives in Coffs Harbour..
So you were right! It is not a native to Australian but a very popular tree!
Thanks for your help!

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Powder puff tree originated from Central America.

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Hi Christiane... is this tree evergreen and flowering in all seasons almost across year...?
I feel its Powder puff (Calliandra haematocephala)

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Mimosaceae... in Fabaceae super family...!!

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar a year ago

Yes... definitely...
Calliandra haematocephala from Mimosaeae family... aka... Powder puff...!!

jprat001
jprat001 a year ago

baja fairy duster maybe?? Calliandra californica

Christiane
Christiane a year ago

Thanks..alicelongmartin..

Nice!

2450, New South Wales, Australia

Lat: -30.30, Long: 153.12

Spotted on Jan 3, 2011
Submitted on Aug 28, 2011

Spotted for missions

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