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Wow, it's been three years since I took this photo. I can't believe it myself. This whole last three years has been quite a blur. Yesterday, after seeing the notice on my computer for months, I finally updated my computer os, then updated Adobe Lightroom, PS, etc. I opened my external hard drive and this is the first (and only) photo I looked at and just couldn't resist bringing up a photo to process. Since this automatically opened in Camera Raw, that's where I processed it. I would have normally put it in Lightroom, but I thought it was good practice anyway to use Camera Raw again.

 

This was a group photo trip to the Butterfly House in Dallas. It's a permanent building as one of the museum attractions in our huge Fair Park. This is a large 2 story atrium with walkways through through tropical trees and ferns.

 

I really have to get to work now on my eBay business. I'm really hoping to do at least one outing in the spring this year. I miss you all.

Our path now continued through a fertile agricultural landscape. Past rice fields and plantations that are framed by the steep slopes of the rugged mountains.

,,, to be continued! :)

 

The photo was taken in 1983 with my analog Nikon FE camera and 35mm slide film roll, and now scanned with a Nikon Coolscan film scanner.

 

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Our downtown streets here in Miami are lined with Royal Poinciana trees. Their delicate, lacy, fern-like leaves throw fascinating shadows on sidewalks, people and objects below.

 

In June blossoms appear. Glorious red buds unfold revealing a pleated ivory- and gold shield and surrounding red petals. The shield (or standard) petal creates a vibrant contrast displaying the central cluster of black-edged, red-stemmed, pollen-laden stamens.

 

After a week or so, the petals begin to fall, covering the ground in blazing red blossoms.

 

Royal Poinciana, Delonix regia

Biscayne Park, FL

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SMC Pentax 85mm f:2.2 Soft

SMC Pentax-F 1.7x converter

 

Having had good results from this lens with close-up and macro shots, I was keen to see if it could successfully be used for larger subjects, even architecture. I recalled that here in Vienna we used to be able to buy very old-fashioned post-cards and greeting-cards of the city's attractions in black & white, obviously from old negatives taken with view-cameras, some of them with soft-focus lenses. I've tried to create a similar effect here. I hope you like it!

 

PENTAX K-1

 

Black & white conversion in SilkyPix Developer Studio Pro 9

 

The "Palmenhaus" at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is a construction of iron and glass, built in 1882 to house the Emperor's growing collection of tropical and sub-tropical trees and plants. It's still going strong 140 years later!

 

By the way, if it's sharpness you're looking for, don't zoom in - you won't find it - at least not here!

 

If you find soft-focus interesting, feel free to browse my albums...

 

A note for "Sliders Sunday":

A good black & white converter provides great possibilities to influence the final image. Here I applied an orange filter overall, before adjusting the b&w reproduction of individual colours. The final step was some "dodging ", mainly on the upper corners, to produce the old-fashioned vignetting effect.

 

HSS!!!

The rambutan (;taxonomic name: Nephelium lappaceum) is a medium-sized tropical tree in the family Sapindaceae. The name also refers to the edible fruit produced by this tree. The rambutan is native to the Malay-Indonesian region, and other regions of tropical Southeast Asia. It is closely related to several other edible tropical fruits including the lychee, longan, and mamoncillo.

 

The name 'rambutan' is derived from the Malay-Indonesian languages word for rambut or "hair", a reference to the numerous hairy protuberances of the fruit, together with the noun-building suffix -an. In Vietnam, it is called chôm chôm (meaning "messy hair") due to the spines covering the fruit's skin

 

The fruit is a round to oval single-seeded berry, 3–6 cm (rarely to 8 cm) long and 3–4 cm broad, borne in a loose pendant cluster of 10–20 together. The leathery skin is reddish (rarely orange or yellow), and covered with fleshy pliable spines.. The fruit flesh, which is actually the aril, is translucent, whitish or very pale pink, with a sweet, mildly acidic flavor very reminiscent of grapes.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambutan

"Sea Shell, Sea Shell,

Sing me a song, O Please!

A song of ships, and sailor men,

And parrots, and tropical trees,

Of islands lost in the Spanish Main

Which no man ever may find again,

Of fishes and corals under the waves,

And seahorses stabled in great green caves.

Sea Shell, Sea Shell,

Sing of the things you know so well."

- Amy Lowell

 

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Recently I made the series of "Still Life" compositions in B&W inspired by Edward Weston works. This photo is the first I'm posting....

 

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The Malvaceae, or the mallows, are a family of flowering plants estimated to contain 243 genera with 4225+ species. Well-known members of this family include okra, cotton, and cacao. The largest genera in terms of number of species include Hibiscus (300 species), Sterculia (250 species), Dombeya (250 species), Pavonia (200 species), and Sida (200 species).

 

Large deciduous tree, occasionally on deciduous forested hills and slopes. The tree is commonly known as Kullu (in Hindi), Kandol (in Marathi) and Indian Ghost Tree (in English)

 

Gum karaya is exuded from Sterculia urens, a large bushy tree growing to about 30 ft (10 m) in height on the dry rocky hills and plateaus of central and northern India. Originally introduced as a substitute for gum tragacanth, many uses were found for it and its commercial quantities rapidly increased until its use became second only to that of gum arabic.

 

Kavalama urens or Sterculia urens

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL

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Niagara Parks, a global leader in horticulture since 1885, first opened two small wooden structures in 1894 for the purpose of growing seasonal plants for Queen Victoria Park. The first floral conservatory soon followed in 1897.

 

The Floral Showhouse you see today opened in November 1946, with the north and south houses added in 1951 and in June 1980, the front reception and gift shop opened featuring a large glass-enclosed ceiling allowing our horticulturalists to grow large palms and other tropical trees.

 

Today, the Floral Showhouse boasts several beautiful exhibits throughout the year with collections of orchids, ferns and tropical plants.

 

North + Centre Houses

The North and Centre houses host several unique floral exhibits throughout the year. Each display connects our horticultural expertise with the wonder of flowers and plants. Look for custom details that create a bit of whimsy for our guests!

 

Since their inception, these spaces within the Floral Showhouse have showcased an annual spring and fall display. Additional annual displays often celebrate holidays or give our plant experts the chance to connect with the local community and our international visitors with stories about Niagara Parks, the region, our partners, Ontario and Canada.

 

As many as 20,000 plants are grown annually for the Floral Showhouse and its conservatory spaces.

 

South House

Inside the South House, you’ll discover a myriad of stunning tropical plants. Explore palms, succulents and even some commonly known house plants.

 

What makes this space so special are the incredible orchids throughout the house. A symbol of elegance and perfection, they showcase blooms in a range of colour and sizes.

This beautiful seascape scenary was taken in Isle of Pines in New Caledonia somewhere on planet Earth. Enjoy with Love and Light!

Sunrise , Philippines

 

When the sun rises over Sampaloc Lake , the golden sunrays bursting besides Mount St. Cristobal , and the tropical fog is damping above the trees, the moment has come for us to mention to all of you that this is the closing ceremony of our Philippines 2015 serie.

It has been fun an we hope you have enjoyed the pictures of “our” beautiful tropical country in South East Asia.

Untill next time Pilipinas!

 

We choose Philippines

 

The picturesque Janjehli is placed at an elevation of 2150 Mtr. A beautiful lush green valley having agricultural fields on its gentle slopes, apple orchards, hills covered with pine and deodar trees. A must visit when in Janjehli is ShikariDevi temple. This small path leading to the temple was a nature lovers delight. Mist surrounds the place with rays finding their way through the mist and trees to give some light to the area, covered also with green vegetation on the side of the path going uphill, was so soul stirring and peaceful.

 

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Plumeria with rain drops in Tustin, California.

 

Plumerias are tropical trees famous for their gorgeous flowers which are used to make leis. In regions with cold winters, plumerias can be grown in containers and brought indoors when the weather cools in autumn. Other common names are frangipani and Hawaiian lei flower.

Rangiroa is the largest of the Tuamotu Atolls and the second largest in the world. Home to the greatest population in this remote region, it receives frequent air service from Tahiti. Flight time from Papeete or Bora Bora is approximately one hour. Made of mostly water, the lagoon in Rangiroa is so substantial that the entire island of Tahiti could fit inside. This size, coupled with the lagoon's sheer abundance of marine life, has earned Rangiroa her reputation for great scuba diving.

  

Rambutan bunches for sale by a street vendor in Phetchaburi.

 

Wikipedia: Rambutan is a medium-sized tropical tree in the family Sapindaceae. The name also refers to the edible fruit produced by this tree. The rambutan is native to Southeast Asia. It is closely related to several other edible tropical fruits, including the lychee, longan, pulasan, and quenepa.

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambutan

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Afternoon sunlight strikes the foot of the pandanus tree with its many 'toes' aka above ground thick prop roots. In turn, the unique trees and foliage draw attention to the fast flowing ocean water flooding the bottom of the gorge, as well as the rocky formations opposite the trees, highlighting the attractive subtropical/tropical tree as salt tolerant.

 

The gorge is part of the gorge walk at Nth Stradbroke Island, off subtropical Brisbane, more than halfway up the east coast of Australia. It's a great walk winding around the hilly headland with awesome ocean views. Here, of the gorge itself as the boardwalk comes down to a lower level here to see the water in action, and sea turtles that are often seen riding the waves and diving.

 

Samsung S23 Ultra 5G Camera Lens

 

🎧 "Pandanus" (OKA): www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5dmTYPbVy4

The picturesque Janjehli is placed at an elevation of 2150 Mtr. A beautiful lush green valley having agricultural fields on its gentle slopes, apple orchards, hills covered with pine and deodar trees. A must visit when in Janjehli is ShikariDevi temple. This small path leading to the temple was a nature lovers delight. Mist surrounds the place with rays finding their way through the mist and trees to give some light to the area, covered also with green vegetation on the side of the path going uphill, was so soul stirring and peaceful.

 

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I love the brilliant gold of the Senna's flowers contrasting so beautifully against its leathery green leaves. The shape of the petals is unusual with them cut out around the central filaments and stamens.

 

The Cassia tree (Senna fistula) can grow to 25 feet tall and is closely related to the Jerusalem tree and the Redbud tree; which means the underlying roots enrich the soil with Nitrogen that is fixed as Nitrogen fertilizer in the root nodules by Nitrogen fixing bacteria: Nitrogen, that is captured from the atmosphere. The Cassia trees are very tolerant of poor soils and also are very tolerant of salt water spray and are commonly found thriving on sand dunes.

 

From Asia came the Cassia tree that is also called the "Golden Shower" Tree, "Flowering Senna", "Texas Flowering Senna" and many other names. The Cassia (Senna) tree is a heavy flowering tree or shrub that is cold hardy to zone 8, however, during some years; if the the temperatures drop below 10 degrees F., the tree will freeze to the ground, but will regrow from the roots into a shrub. In the freeze of 1983 at Tifton, GA., the temperatures dropped to zero degrees F. and the Cassia tree did not regrow again.

 

Cassia fistula, Senna fistula

Golden Senna, Senna candolleana, Magnoliophyta, Magnoliopsida, Fabales, Fabaceae

Caesalpinioideae, Senna

Biscayne Park FL

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A Fern leaf that thinks it is a (Christmas?) tree... lol.

 

It came in a mixed flower-bouquet, I loved the way it looked so much that I put it in a separate vase, lovely... and sprayed it gold!

 

There are four particular types of habitats that ferns are found in: moist, shady forests; crevices in rock faces, especially when sheltered from the full sun; acid wetlands including bogs and swamps; and tropical trees. I often see them on roofs, walls, places where NOTHING else grows.

 

Ferns have been studied and found to be useful in the removal of heavy metals, especially arsenic, from the soil.

 

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Pink Ceiba, the flowers of the world's fastest growing tree! The inside of its trunk is so soft that it has 4 inch spikes to protect it from predators... giving it its nickname, Monkey Tree, because a agile monkey can climb it!

 

The Ceiba tree figures an important part in the mythologies of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures. Several Amazonian tribes of eastern Peru believe deities live in Ceiba tree species throughout the jungle. The Maya civilization believed that Yaaxché, often depicted as a Ceiba trunk, connects the planes of the Underworld (Xibalba), the terrestrial realm and the skies. Unmistakable clusters of thick conical thorns on the Ceiba trunk were reproduced during the Classical Period on ceramic burial urns and incense holders by the southern lowland Maya.

 

Modern Maya still respectfully leave the tree standing when harvesting forest timber. The Ceiba tree is represented by a cross and serves as an important architectural motif in the Temple of the Cross Complex at Palenque.

 

Ceiba pentandra produces a light and strong fiber (kapok) used throughout history to fill life preservers, mattresses, pillows, tapestries, and dolls. Kapok has recently been replaced in commercial use by synthetic fibers. The oils of Ceiba seeds are extracted to make soap and fertilizers. The Ceiba continues to be commercialized in Asia especially in Java, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines.

 

Ceiba crispiflora

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL

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A Fern leaf that thinks it is a (Christmas?) tree... lol.

 

It came in a mixed flower-bouquet, I loved the way it looked so much that I put it in a separate vase, lovely... and sprayed it gold!

 

There are four particular types of habitats that ferns are found in: moist, shady forests; crevices in rock faces, especially when sheltered from the full sun; acid wetlands including bogs and swamps; and tropical trees. I often see them on roofs, walls, places where NOTHING else grows.

 

Ferns have been studied and found to be useful in the removal of heavy metals, especially arsenic, from the soil.

 

Thanx for your time and visit, (*_*)

  

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Basha, Malaysia, DSC01730

"Sea Shell, Sea Shell, Sing me a song,

A song of ships, and sailor men,

And parrots, and tropical trees,

Of islands, fishes and corals under the waves

And seahorses stabled in great green caves"

 

Holding a beautiful seashell and connecting distant places as shells are a bridge between the physical and the supernatural realm.

 

Shot with an HTC RE from the white island 'magical island' at Ras Mohamed National Park, only visible during low tide.

One of the most beautiful sites all over the world known for its clear water and exquisite coral reefs.

Kailasagiri is a hilltop park in the city of Vizakhapatnam. It is covered with flora and tropical trees and the hill at 360 feet overlooks beaches, forests and the city of Vizag!

 

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Excerpt from niagaraparks.com:

 

Niagara Parks, a global leader in horticulture since 1885, first opened two small wooden structures in 1894 for the purpose of growing seasonal plants for Queen Victoria Park. The first floral conservatory soon followed in 1897.

 

The Floral Showhouse you see today opened in November 1946, with the north and south houses added in 1951 and in June 1980, the front reception and gift shop opened featuring a large glass-enclosed ceiling allowing our horticulturalists to grow large palms and other tropical trees.

 

Today, the Floral Showhouse boasts several beautiful exhibits throughout the year with collections of orchids, ferns and tropical plants.

 

North + Centre Houses

The North and Centre houses host several unique floral exhibits throughout the year. Each display connects our horticultural expertise with the wonder of flowers and plants. Look for custom details that create a bit of whimsy for our guests!

 

Since their inception, these spaces within the Floral Showhouse have showcased an annual spring and fall display. Additional annual displays often celebrate holidays or give our plant experts the chance to connect with the local community and our international visitors with stories about Niagara Parks, the region, our partners, Ontario and Canada.

 

As many as 20,000 plants are grown annually for the Floral Showhouse and its conservatory spaces.

 

South House

Inside the South House, you’ll discover a myriad of stunning tropical plants. Explore palms, succulents and even some commonly known house plants.

 

What makes this space so special are the incredible orchids throughout the house. A symbol of elegance and perfection, they showcase blooms in a range of colour and sizes.

Beautiful gardens with tropical trees created and designed by Hortus botanical gardens Amsterdam in Hotel Jakarta on the java island in Amsterdam , Martin’s photographs , in Amsterdam , North Holland , Nederland , May 23. 2023

 

Trunk

Trees

Canal homes

Bicycles

bikes

canal

gracht

Martin’s photograph

Amsterdam

North Holland

Nederland

Noord Holland

the Netherlands

September 2010

May 2023

Mei 2023

Favourites

Java island in Amsterdam

Java island

Hotel Jakarta

Ijhaven

Ijrevier

Ijriver

Ijharbour

Rickshaw bike taxi

darakotauk bike taxi

darakotauk or Rickshaw bike taxi

Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree native to south-central South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its attractive and long-lasting violet-colored flowers.

The flowers are up to 5 cm (2 in) long, and are grouped in 30 cm (12 in) panicles. They appear in spring and early summer, and last for up to two months.

Kailasagiri is a hilltop park in the city of Visakhapatnam, it is spread across 380 acres of land covered with flora and tropical trees. The height of the hill is 360 feet. The hill overlooks beaches, forests, and the city of Visakhapatnam. This shot taken from Kailasagiri captures the beautiful dusk when the sky reflects different colors of the setting sun. The arch of the beach and the greenery of the park is most scenically pretty!

 

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Purple Orchid Tree

Bauhinia purpurea Outstanding, exotic rich purple blooms are produced over a long period. Spreading branches are covered with light green leaves. Small, semi-deciduous tropical tree provides long-lasting beauty.

 

The Malvaceae, or the mallows, are a family of flowering plants estimated to contain 243 genera with 4225+ species. Well-known members of this family include okra, cotton, and cacao. The largest genera in terms of number of species include Hibiscus (300 species), Sterculia (250 species), Dombeya (250 species), Pavonia (200 species), and Sida (200 species).

 

Large deciduous tree, occasionally on deciduous forested hills and slopes. The tree is commonly known as Kullu (in Hindi), Kandol (in Marathi) and Indian Ghost Tree (in English).

 

Gum karaya is exuded from Sterculia urens, a large bushy tree growing to about 30 ft (10 m) in height on the dry rocky hills and plateaus of central and northern India. Originally introduced as a substitute for gum tragacanth, many uses were found and commercial quantities increased rapidly until its use became second only to that of gum arabic.

 

Kavalama urens or Sterculia urens

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL

www.susanfordcollins.com

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Flowers and leaves of the mango tree.

A mango is a fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica. It originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India.

The Mango tree is the national tree of Bangladesh and the national fruit of India, Pakistan and the Philippines.

 

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Mae Charim National Park is a national park in Thailand, located in Nan Province. The park is named after the Mae Charim River, which flows through the area. Although Mae Charim National Park is less well known than some of Thailand's other national parks, it offers visitors a beautiful natural environment to explore. The park is known for its lush forests, scenic mountains, waterfalls and crystal clear streams. The landscape is diverse and includes dense forests, green valleys and steep limestone cliffs. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers and adventurers looking for peace and beauty. In Mae Charim National Park you will find several hiking trails that you can follow to explore the natural splendor of the area. A popular trek is to Mae Charim Waterfall, an impressive waterfall that flows into a refreshing pool. It is possible to do white water rafting in Mae Charim National Park as the Mae Charim River flows through the area. The river offers different levels of rapids depending on the season and water level. This makes it a suitable destination for adventure activities such as rafting and kayaking. In terms of flora and fauna, Mae Charim National Park is home to a variety of plant species, including tropical trees, orchids, and ferns. The park is also home to several animal species such as monkeys, deer, birds and butterflies. If you plan to visit Mae Charim National Park, it is advisable to prepare well. Bring plenty of water and snacks, wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

 

In Mae Charim National Park, located in Nan Province Thailand, you can find an impressive suspension bridge that crosses the Ma River. Also known as the "Sling Bridge", this bridge is a popular attraction for visitors to the park. The suspension bridge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding lush jungle and the flowing river below. It's a great place to enjoy the park's natural beauty and take unique photos. Crossing the suspension bridge is an adventure in itself. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and pay attention to your surroundings when crossing.

 

Mae Charim National Park is een nationaal park in Thailand, gelegen in de provincie Nan. Het park is vernoemd naar de Mae Charim-rivier, die door het gebied stroomt. Hoewel Mae Charim National Park minder bekend is dan sommige andere nationale parken in Thailand, biedt het bezoekers een prachtige natuurlijke omgeving om te verkennen. Het park staat bekend om zijn weelderige bossen, schilderachtige bergen, watervallen en kristalheldere beekjes. Het landschap is divers en omvat dichte bossen, groene valleien en steile kalkstenen kliffen. Het is een ideale bestemming voor natuurliefhebbers, wandelaars en avonturiers die op zoek zijn naar rust en schoonheid. In Mae Charim National Park vind je verschillende wandelpaden die je kunt volgen om de natuurlijke pracht van het gebied te verkennen. Een populaire trektocht is naar de Mae Charim-waterval, een indrukwekkende waterval die uitmondt in een verfrissend poel. Het is mogelijk om wildwatervaren te doen in Mae Charim National Park, aangezien de Mae Charim-rivier door het gebied stroomt. De rivier biedt verschillende niveaus van stroomversnellingen, afhankelijk van het seizoen en de waterstand. Dit maakt het een geschikte bestemming voor avontuurlijke activiteiten zoals raften en kajakken. Wat betreft de flora en fauna herbergt Mae Charim National Park een verscheidenheid aan plantensoorten, waaronder tropische bomen, orchideeën en varens. Het park is ook de thuisbasis van verschillende diersoorten, zoals apen, herten, vogels en vlinders. Als je van plan bent Mae Charim National Park te bezoeken, is het raadzaam om je goed voor te bereiden. Neem voldoende water en snacks mee, draag comfortabele kleding en schoenen. Bij de ingang van het park kun je een indrukwekkende hangbrug vinden die de Ma-rivier oversteekt. Deze brug, ook wel bekend als de Sling Bridge, is een populaire attractie voor bezoekers van het park. De hangbrug biedt een adembenemend uitzicht op de omringende weelderige jungle en de stromende rivier eronder. Het is een geweldige plek om te genieten van de natuurlijke schoonheid van het park en om unieke foto's te maken. Het oversteken van de hangbrug is een avontuur op zich.

The Common Screwpine (Pandanus utilis) is a tropical tree native to Madagascar. Contrary to its name, it is NOT a pine and doesn't even look like a pine. It is sometimes called a Madagascar Screw-Pine. Interestingly, like corn plants, it has prop roots to hold it up. They become woody and gnarly and strong enough to face up to tropical winds! Believe it or not, Albert is holding onto and standing among some very tall prop roots beside Pandanus Lake at Fairchild Garden!

 

Notice the long leaves with sharply serrated edges and the ridged, twisting trunks.

 

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Pandanus Lake, Miami, FL

www.susanfordcollins.com

 

In The Jungle Area at the Hidden Gardens, with tropical trees

Brachychiton (kurrajong, bottletree) is a genus of 31 species of trees and large shrubs, native to Australia and New Guinea. Fossils from New South Wales and New Zealand are estimated to be 50 million years old, corresponding to the Paleogene.

 

They grow to 4 to 30m tall, some are dry-season deciduous. Several species (though not all) are pachycaul plants with a very stout stem for their overall size, used to store water during periods of drought.

 

All species are monoecious with separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The flowers have a bell-shaped perianth consisting of a single series of fused lobes which is regarded as a calyx despite being brightly colured in most species. The female flowers have five separate carpels that can each form a woody fruit containing several seeds. The flower color is often variable within species. Eastern forest species drop their foliage before flowering but those of the drier regions carry the flowers while in leaf.

 

The name Brachychiton is derived from the Greek brachys, short, and chiton, tunic, referring to its loose seed coats. Kurrajong comes from Dharuk garrajuŋ "fishing line", as fishing lines were made from kurrajong bark.

 

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL

www.susanfordcollins.com

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