When I was a kid we called the mimosa flowers "hippie heads." A related tree which is common here in south Florida is the Poinciana, AKA "Flamboyant." Its seed pods are sometimes over 2 feet long. They contain poisonous alkaloids and cyanide. The eagles put them in their nest, possibly to deter parasites.
Two feet long! Wow! And I didn't realize they contained potentially poisonous substances - not sure if our variety does as well. Also read the comment from Bhavesh Chhatbar below - his comment is also interesting.
Wow! Amazing to see these flowers in some other part of the world! In our childhood, we used to call them Kaurav-Pandav based on an ancient Indian story where there were 100 brothers called Kauravs and their 5 cousins called Pandavs. The flowers seem to have hundred thread-like leaves and 5 filaments.
It's one of my favorite trees! Perhaps it's called Rain Tree, which I guess is a national tree of some South-East Asian country! The tree grows huge!
What a pretty and feathery looking flower. I've never seen or heard of it before. Enjoyed seeing it and the droplets add as it looks like glitter. Very nice.
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When I was a kid we called the mimosa flowers "hippie heads." A related tree which is common here in south Florida is the Poinciana, AKA "Flamboyant." Its seed pods are sometimes over 2 feet long. They contain poisonous alkaloids and cyanide. The eagles put them in their nest, possibly to deter parasites.
ReplyDeleteTwo feet long! Wow!
DeleteAnd I didn't realize they contained potentially poisonous substances - not sure if our variety does as well. Also read the comment from Bhavesh Chhatbar below - his comment is also interesting.
So tender and beautiful!
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Wow! Amazing to see these flowers in some other part of the world! In our childhood, we used to call them Kaurav-Pandav based on an ancient Indian story where there were 100 brothers called Kauravs and their 5 cousins called Pandavs. The flowers seem to have hundred thread-like leaves and 5 filaments.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite trees! Perhaps it's called Rain Tree, which I guess is a national tree of some South-East Asian country! The tree grows huge!
Such light and feathery flowers!
ReplyDeleteWonderful blooms... fantastic captures. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love mimosa and miss it. Growing up my neighbor had a beautiful tree.
ReplyDeleteThose are the prettiest flowers, so delicate.
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How beautiful....lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteHi! Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty and feathery looking flower. I've never seen or heard of it before. Enjoyed seeing it and the droplets add as it looks like glitter. Very nice.
ReplyDeletePretty flowers. Mimosa trees are not common here but we have lots of mimosa grass or weeds. Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo that's Mimosa? Sorry to be so ignorant about plants Sue. But, I am trying to learn.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty flowering tree! Have a wonderful week and thanks for hosting each week.
ReplyDeleteNice. Love the close-up!
ReplyDeleteWow, those flowers are so beautiful and delicate. I love the detail you captured, Sue!
ReplyDeleteThe mimosas that grow on our side of the pond look kinda different.They're not as pretty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers! Almost blooming in Romania , too!
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Thats Mimosa? I've never seen ist!
ReplyDeleteBautiful!
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Lovely shots.
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My Mom used to have on of these in her yard...so unique! Had to remove it to put in a new driveway.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. I have always enjoyed these trees/blossoms. Thanks for linking up today!
ReplyDeleteWonderful captured. I was not aware that there are also pink mimosas. Thank you for hosting and have a cheerful weekend.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful pics. Sorry I am so late. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
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