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Powder Puff Tree

© Diane Underwood

Powder Puff Tree

Uploaded: December 01, 2011

Description

This small tree is a member of the mimosa family. Named Powder Puff or Calliandra tree. This is a rare find. The berry like green to red buds are future puffs. Red ponpoms are made up of long silky stamens.
I spotted this small tree in Ajijic, Mexico while on an afternoon tour of town square.
F/5.3 - Shutter l/400


Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 2500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 66.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Merna L. Nobile December 01, 2011

Hi Diane: What a great combination, Berries and the red pom-pom. I love it and the detail on the red flower is amazing. Merna #1427187

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