"Jacaranda mimosifolia" is a sub-tropical tree native to south-central South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its beautiful and long-lasting blue flowers. It is also known as Jacaranda, Blue Jacaranda, Black Poui, or as the fern tree.
Similar species: Lamiales
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I love this photo, just because beauty sometimes is so obvious we don't see it. I do think (and that's only my opinion) that your watermark is rathter big, disturbing the composition a bit too much here, no offence meant:)) Promoted! Posted 10 years ago
Pretoria in South Africa is popularly known as The Jacaranda City due to the enormous number of Jacaranda trees planted as street trees and in parks and gardens. In flowering time the city appears blue/purple in colour when seen from the nearby hills because of all the Jacaranda trees.
It is regarded as an invasive species in parts of South Africa and Queensland, Australia, the latter of which has had problems with the Blue Jacaranda preventing growth of native species. Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago