Brazilian Fern Trees (Schizolobium parahybum)
By Delonix1
29 Oct, 2010
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Looking up at the tall Brazilian Fern trees at the San Diego Zoo. They look a little sparse this year. This is a popular, extremely fast growing tree in coastal California. Photo taken Oct. 27, 2010.
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Tugbrethil:
No, it's in the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family, not the Bignoniaceae family. It has big clusters of yellow flowers in spring.
30 Oct, 2010
Wow! But the seed pods and the opposite leaves looked so much like Jacaranda! Convergent evolution, maybe? Or bad eyesight on my part! ; )
30 Oct, 2010
Tugbrethil:
I'll post a pic of a smaller tree. You'll be able to see the difference. :>)
30 Oct, 2010
Thank you!
30 Oct, 2010
TugbrethilL:
You're welcome!
30 Oct, 2010
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This photo is of species Brazilian Fern Trees (Schizolobium parahybum).
Close kin to a Jacaranda, Delonix?
30 Oct, 2010