Ceiba speciosa (formerly Chorisia speciosa) - Floss Silk Tree Flowers
By Delonix1
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4 Sep, 2012
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A close up of the many flowers on Floss Silk tree at Carlsbad Village, CA. in San Diego County. Photo taken on Labor Day (Sept. 3, 2012).
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I think it's called floss silk tree because of the kapok it produces. Kapok tree is another one of it's common names.
6 Sep, 2012
Oh thanks for that.....
8 Sep, 2012
You're welcome! :>)
10 Sep, 2012
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They look artificial, is that why it is called a silk tree?
5 Sep, 2012