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Calliandra sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Calliandra is a genus which containr about 200 species belonging to the familia Fabaceae. The name of this genus becomes from the greek "kallos" (beauty) and "andros" (man); making reference to the flower stamen.

Habitat:

This genus is native from tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and America

Species ID Suggestions

Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus

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AntónioGinjaGinja
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Calliandra sp
Jonathan Sequeira
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Comments (3)
SchuylerMunden
Looks similar to a Mimosa...It has the same compound leaves...
AntónioGinjaGinja
yes Jonathan,i have been seeing you sugestion and i think your rith,the flower in this stage is similar but the leafs are diferent than Callistemon citrinus.i have a spot of Callistemon citrinus and the leafs are diferents this ones have the longitudinal marks very diferent.in this case what i have to do Jonathan,i erase my sugestion,or i left like this?

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Flowers of South America
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The Color Red
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2012

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