Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Pretty Purple Flowers

In the spring, these trees with purple flowers bloom along the streets.  They're beautiful, even if they have sticky sap.  I have no idea what kind of tree it is.  The leaves look like acacias or locusts, being compound opposite with about 11-15 leaflets.  If you know what they are, please tell me!  In the meantime, enjoy the pictures.



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4 comments:

  1. LanaDecember 28, 2010 at 8:59:00 PM GMT+1

    I am pretty sure that's a Jacaranda tree! They are gorgeous!

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  2. nutmeggDecember 28, 2010 at 10:30:00 PM GMT+1

    the tree is a Jacaranda and they really are spectacular when in full bloom.....when the flowers drop it's like walking on a purple carpet!!!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 29, 2010 at 1:04:00 AM GMT+1

    Yep, I agree - saw it and said JACARANDA!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacaranda

    They bloom in summer, in early November here, so Aussies associate it with Christmas :)

    There are HEAPS of them lining the streets where I live, so pretty in full bloom.

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  4. MegJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:59:00 PM GMT+1

    Thank you all! I had never seen a jacaranda in bloom before moving down here. Now I know what they are!

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