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Erythrina sandwicensis - Wiliwili - Close up flower


Erythrina sandwicensis - Wiliwili  - Close up flower (Erythrina sandwicensis - Wiliwili)

This tree is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It blooms in winter like 90% of Erythrina species. Photo taken in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. on Feb. 23, 2010.



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That's a new one for me ... it's an unusual bloom.

26 Feb, 2010

 

awesome flower......

26 Feb, 2010

 

Oh I thought it was bananas!!!! just going to get my glasses

26 Feb, 2010

 

Wow that is such a beautiful bloom, and I just love the way the petals have that outline. Its gorgeous............

26 Feb, 2010

 

You topped everything this time Andy..Truly amazing...absolutely fantastic...:o)))

26 Feb, 2010

 

Wow! Thank for all the comments! : > )

Erthyrina species are very widely grown here...most people just take them for granted. However, they are pretty spectacular in bloom.. There's so many species blooming right now.

27 Feb, 2010

 

its very unusual here......;-)

27 Feb, 2010

 

Sandra:

I would think so...most are very tender tropical trees. The only hardy species are: Erythrina crista-galli and Erythrina herbacea...that I know of anyway. : > )

27 Feb, 2010



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