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Winter in northern Oz: Spathodea Campanulata begins to flower (these are the flower buds)

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By Bernieh


Winter in northern Oz: Spathodea Campanulata begins to flower (these are the flower buds) (Spathodea campanulata (African Tulip Tree))

This photo shows the flower buds that form a ball-shaped cluster. Each brown banana-shaped flower bud is filled with water, forming a natural water pistol when squeezed. The outer buds bloom first before the inner ones. The tulip-like flower lasts about 3 days. The ripe pods split open into a woody, boat-shaped form.



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Wow what fascinating Plants!

24 Jun, 2009

 

Interesting.

24 Jun, 2009

 

How unusual I love unusal plants they look like velvet

25 Jun, 2009

 

Bernieh:

Have you ever squeezed a flower bud and had the horrible smelling water squirt all over your face? I have. LOL!!!

31 Jul, 2009

 

Delonix - I'm luckier than you. It's never happened to me, but happened to one of my students when they got too inquisitive - needless to say, many of others then wanted to try it!

31 Jul, 2009



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