Saturday, June 9, 2007

Jacaranda

Jacaranda tree growing by La Brea Tar Pits.

Jacaranda leaves, flower, and fruit, up close.

Jacaranda tree growing by my apartment.

Scientific name: Jacaranda mimosifolia
Common name: Jacaranda; Green Ebony; Brazilian Rose Wood; Blue Jacaranda, Black Poui
Range: native to Argentina and Bolivia
More information:

Jacaranda entry at California Gardens.com

"Blue Jacaranda" at Wikipedia

"Jacaranda" (genus) at Wikipedia

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