Bauhinia galpinii (punctata) - Red Orchid Bush/Tree
By Delonix1
- 26 Aug, 2011
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All the Red Orchids shrubs/trees are in bloom. Photo taken in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. on Aug. 23, 2011.
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Well, many people most likely take this common shrub, tree for granted. However, many tourist seem to enjoy them...as many plant/shrubs/trees here don't grow in many areas of the U.S.
This shrub/tree is native to Transvaal, in northern South Africa. It's a pretty tropical shrub/tree, however, I think it would grow very well where you live.
If you're nice for Christmas, maybe Santa Claus may send some seeds to Greece. LOL! :>)
26 Aug, 2011
Ohhhh I'm always nice Santa. ;o)))
27 Aug, 2011
I'm on Skype with my friend who lives in New Jersey....she is getting everything ready. Hurricane Irene is due to hit where she lives this afternoon....Scary.
27 Aug, 2011
You never know...Santa may send someone some seeds. :>)
27 Aug, 2011
Yes, most of the east coast is getting hit by Hurricane Irene today.
27 Aug, 2011
A great looking plant,nice flowers and foliage.
28 Aug, 2011
Rbtkew:
It's one of the nicer smaller trees or shrub Bauhinia species.
28 Aug, 2011
Will Santa send be some seeds if I am nice Delonix ;) ?
28 Aug, 2011
Camillia:
You never know. :>)
28 Aug, 2011
We have it here!!!
Bauhinia variegata L.
the flowers are rose instead of red
24 Sep, 2011
Aleyna:
Bauhinia variegata, purpurea, forficata, variegata var 'Candida' and, x 'Blakeana' are very widely planted as street trees here.
24 Sep, 2011
They are very pretty trees, covered with those flowers :)
24 Sep, 2011
That's why they're such a popular street and landscape tree here in San Diego and many other cities in California.
25 Sep, 2011
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Wow....you're probably walking around looking at the plants and trees instead of the side walk. I know I would!
26 Aug, 2011