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Pink Powderpuff

Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Barneby

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Field Notes

Notes:

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/7/2771
Red Powderpuff Plant, Miniature Powder-puff, Dwarf Powder Puff, Tarbardillo, Cat's Tail, Clavellino, 红粉扑花

Reference Links:

Calliandra tergemina var. emarginata - Monaco Nature Encyclopedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
jazz.mann
I have a photo of a powder puff that I spotted at the Singapore Botanic Garden (UNESCO World Heritage site), but I don't post those photos mostly because they are not in the wild, but thanks to you I now know what it is.
jazz.mann
Oh yes, I wasn't questioning the ID, just noticing the similarity
jazz.mann
looks a little like sensitive plant except for the color.

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PublishedAugust 5, 2021

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