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Baja Fairy Duster

Calliandra californica

Photo by Christiane
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Species ID Suggestions

albizia julibrissin

Comments (11)

Thanks AshishNimkar.. It is a beautiful tree and the Honey Eater love it!
Agree Calliandra californica... I have to check in India....!! Must be planted here...too..!!
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!
Powder puff tree originated from Central America.
Hi Christiane... is this tree evergreen and flowering in all seasons almost across year...? I feel its Powder puff (Calliandra haematocephala)
Mimosaceae... in Fabaceae super family...!!
Yes... definitely... Calliandra haematocephala from Mimosaeae family... aka... Powder puff...!!
baja fairy duster maybe?? Calliandra californica
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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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