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Common name: Dwarf Powder Puff, Miniature powderpuff

Botanical name: [#//www.flickr.com/photos/dinesh_valke/tags/Calliandratergeminavaremarginata/ Calliandratergemina var. emarginata] ([#//www.flickr.com/photos/dinesh_valke/315611433/in/set-72157594408066748/ List of synonyms]) - [ (kal-ee-AN-druh) from the Greek kallos (beautiful) and andra (stamen); (e-mar-jin-NAY-tuh) with a notched margin ] Family: [#//www.flickr.com/photos/dinesh_valke/tags/Mimosaceae/ Mimosaceae] (touch-me-not family) or [#//www.flickr.com/photos/dinesh_valke/tags/Fabaceae/ Fabaceae] s.l. (pea, or bean family) - [ (fab-AY-see-ay) the Faba (broad bean) family, (formerly Leguminosae, the legume family) ]

Origin: Southern Mexico, Panama, Bolivia


This medium-sized shrub is spectacular when in flower. The blooms are brilliant red and really stand out. The foilage is also attractive with light green kidney shaped leaflets, appearing in pairs. This particular variety grows approximately six to seven feet and is always in bloom. For those interested in bright colours, this is a must.

The flowers open 9 to 10 months out of the year (often resting in midwinter) and remain for 6 to 8 weeks, their unusual form and bold color attracting attention despite the plant's small stature. 1 to 2 inches across, these blooms offer a nice foil to the soft green leaves of this 10 to 14-inch-high tree. Outdoors, the flowers are butterfly magnets, their nectar attracting many winged visitors.


Courtesy: - Flowers of India - TopTropicals - Dave's Garden - Zipcode Zoo - ILDIS

Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate.
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Source Miniature Powder Puff
Author Dinesh Valke from Thane, India
Camera location19° 09′ 46.49″ N, 72° 52′ 24.89″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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