Dawn
The botanical name of this tree is Phanera purpurea . It is commonly called camel’s foot tree because of the hoof like leaves. Its also called the orchid tree or butterfly tree. This is one of my favorite trees. Its rather short just about 25-30 feet in height normally and blooms abundantly. These fragrant blooms attract bees and butterflies by the hoards.
This is a favorite with landscapers. The flowers carpet lawns with their beautiful petals everyday.
This picture was taken in the early hours of the day and the lighting and shadows on this flower give depth to the picture.
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Have you seen this tree before?
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Do you like this flower?
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It is so pretty. Love those flowers and the color!
Nice job – those colors are perfect and stunning in the sunshine. The picture just looks kid of sunny and happy.
That is a lovely description. It always makes me feel sunny and happy when I see these flowers.
I have never even heard of the tree but it must look lovely with all those flowers.
It does look lovely and smells so pleasant to be near the tree.
I haven’t seen this tree yet … but it has beautiful flowers, dear friend
I am so glad you like them Lado.
Love this color Dawn and never heard of it before.
There are a few shades of pink this flower comes in. But this one is my favorite.
Its an interesting flower!
First time I’ve seen it
Glad you like it Alibb, thanks for the visit and the comment.
I’ve seen it. There are many small flowers.
The ones we have here has 2-3 inch sized flowers. Rather large I would say.