Markhamia lutea - Nile Tulip Tree
By Delonix1
24 Jul, 2012
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My Nile Tulip tree has been blooming since May. It should bloom until Oct/Nov. It has a very sweet smelling flower. Photo taken July 23, 2012
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Thanks! It's been my favorite flowering tropical tree for many years!
27 Jul, 2012
The flower is similar to a hibiscus?
29 Jul, 2012
No, it's very different. It's closer to Catalpa flowers. It's in the same family as Catalpa: Bignonicaeae. Markhamia is a very tropical tree, though!
30 Jul, 2012
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