Calliandra surinamensis - Surinam Powder Puff
By Delonix1
22 Sep, 2008
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This is a fantastic flowering shrub or tree. It grows in San Diego very well because of its drought tolerance. It start blooming in fall through early spring.
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I've looked this up.
Apparently the name comes from the pink powder puff flowers.
23 Sep, 2008