“…have you ever thought you knew someone–I mean really knew someone–
then realized that the person you thought you knew only existed in your overextended mind…”
― Stephanie Verni, Beneath the Mimosa Tree
Silk Mimosa ~
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Maverick Mist 
Delightful
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Thanks. 🙂
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Lovely!
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Thank you. 🙂
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Gorgeous flowers! I can’t help but think of orange juice and champagne though when I see the word Mimosa. 🙂
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It does sound more refreshing when you say it. 🙂
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Cheers! 😉
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We have this tree here, and in the late afternoon the flowers look all shriveled up as if dying. In the early morning, however, they become erect again and beautiful.
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This was what I was thinking of when I saw your tree, like perhaps they were related. Mimosa can be invasive and messy but the flowers are fragrant. I took these shots this past Sunday morning after a brief rain shower.
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Yours looks a bit bigger but by the leaves and blooms I know they are related. Yes they are messy, but hummingbirds love these and they are fragrant as you say.
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Yeah these seemed a little larger than usual, and you’re right about hummingbirds liking them along with butterflies.
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I realized I have misnamed my tree. My tree is like yours; it is a tree, not a shrub, so I have to revise the whole post. They are related in that they are both from the Fabaceae/Mimosaceae family. Thanks.
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Whatever you call it, it’s beautiful as are all your amazing photos on your blog.
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Calliandra (the one I used) is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, and subfamily “Mimosoideae”. This is when they start getting mixed up, and then a series of shrubs which are the “calliandra” genus have an almost identical flower. Thank God I saw your post. I had to change everything since mine was definitely the tree. Look at the “Calliandra genus” here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calliandra
They are mostly shrubs, and they can get big. But mine was the tree. Thanks so much!
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Thanks for the compliment also.
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I can see how it could be difficult to tell apart and you’re most welcome. 🙂
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How weird is that.. I took a photo much the same on the weekend of this interesting flower and wondered what shrub it was, thinking maybe a kind of bottlebrush so thank you for posting your lovely photo.
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They must have the world covered. 🙂 Thanks Kaz.
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I always look forward to your posts:) So lovely..
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Very kind, thank you Krissy.
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lovely colorful meaningful post 🙂 peace and love to you ❤
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Thank you ❤
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Oh yes indeed!! And gorgeous and fantastical images!
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I like that word fantastical. 🙂 Thanks Cybele.
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yw! 🙂
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As for the quote …. the answer is yes. As to that flowers and the tree …. WOWOW!!! Never have I had the opportunity to see such a beauty! What an absolutely fascinating creation!! Thank you so much for allowing me to view this today. ❤
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Happy to share Amy. ❤ Thank you. 🙂
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I love your photos and I am so extremely touched and flattered that you chose a quote from my novel. Thank you so much!!!!
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You’re welcome, I loved your quote. Thank you for your writings and for taking the time to leave such a kind wonderful comment. Best wishes ~
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