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Baja Fairy Duster

Calliandra californica

Photo by Christiane
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Calliandra californica

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albizia julibrissin

Arun
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Comments (11)
Christiane
Thanks AshishNimkar.. It is a beautiful tree and the Honey Eater love it!
Ashish
Agree Calliandra californica... I have to check in India....!! Must be planted here...too..!!
Christiane
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
Powder puff tree originated from Central America.
Ashish
Hi Christiane... is this tree evergreen and flowering in all seasons almost across year...? I feel its Powder puff (Calliandra haematocephala)
Ashish
Mimosaceae... in Fabaceae super family...!!
Ashish
Yes... definitely... Calliandra haematocephala from Mimosaeae family... aka... Powder puff...!!
jprat001
baja fairy duster maybe?? Calliandra californica

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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