Calliandra haematocephala. HA! lets call it Powder Puff Tree. During December through April it is covered in blooms. Native to South America but is every where here in Florida.
A Sappy Story by MADsnapper
Once upon a time, there was a power puff tree, that was pining away for new bark. It could not get to the root of the problem, because it was always to trunk to think of the answer. It spruced itself up with red flowers and went to elementree school, but alas was not very popular. It shrubbed its shoulders, and said I got off on the wrong root, I will have to start again in Septimber...
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| the bush is larger than my SUV about 8 or 9 feet tall |
23 comments:
The Powder Puff! I love it. I have saved a whole folder of your pics of it over the years. Did you make up this story? It is super clever!!! Gosh, the blooms last almost half a year! Seems it is perfect.
That is a beautiful bush. We have them here too but I don't think they are as nice as our own native bottle brush trees.
I have to call it a powder puff tree because I can't pronounce it's other name. It's really pretty.
Love your sad story. You are so punny
Hello, I love the powder puff blooms. They are so pretty and colorful!
Beautiful photos. Have a happy day!
Hari OM
It is a stunner!!! ...and, Ms Sandra Snapper, don't you ever again say to me that you have no talent for writing!!!!!!! YAM xx
Beautiful!
Okay the red puffs in front of your swimming pool is one heck of a beautiful photo!
Oh, goodness, Lorelei would really appreciate this...and I do too. LOL
My Daughter had one of these but it died, our weather killed it off.
Briony
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LOL your sappy story made me happy!! What a gorgeous flower.
Dang it I turned my left (and weaker) ankle while we were walking today.
I stepped of a curb awkwardly. I have iced it, have a salon pas patch on it an thankfully I still have my Ace Ankle Brace from my last episode.
Hugs C
Wow, it is really pretty!
Saw you post on Charles Chips. They never delivered where we lived in Illinois but had them through my MIL in Texas. I had some delivered right before Christmas. The Vermont Country Store carries them and they are so delicious. They still make them!
Wow, gorgeous and the poem is super. Love your play on words.
My "nature" day is very gray, damp and chilly.
I really don't like this time of year....everything is sloppy and murky.
I do have my carpet of camilla petals on the ground again. the rain just strips the blossoms from the bushes. I can't believe how many blossoms are on these things.
Hope you are having a great day.
The colors are perfect for the holiday season just passed. Does it bloom at only certain times of the year, Sandra?
It sure looks pretty! I was amazed to see these...and bottlebrush trees and lipstick bushes! heehee! All so pretty here in FL! Enjoy your afternoon! It's WARM today!
That is a beautiful stub/tree, whatever you want to call it. The flowers look so delicate.
Phunny girl!!! You're so fortunate to see that everyday.
Aside: When I went to pronounce its 'real' name out-loud I was reminded of something Tom always says (when I butcher some pronunciation): "You do and you're going to have to clean it up." :)
Just gorgeous. You have the BEST trees in Florida.
Pretty!! Kinda like a bottle brush bush, but not. lol
The leaves reminds me of what we call rhododrendron...But the flower look so soft and pretty.
Coffee is on
Sandra, you always give me a giggle!!
Love your powder puffs...We had something similar in Texas...but called them firework flowers
What a great story Sandra, you are such a smile bringer and this powder puff is gorgeous!
The bush is magnificent. The flowers really look bright and beautiful even when they start to go over with trailing fluffy bits.
I must take time to visit Florida as it has been too long. Only issue is Trump and airport workers have me stuck. Hope it ends befor it gets too hot.
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