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The Beauty of Spring #8
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This is the blossom of the Kowhai Tree (Sophora microphylla) which is native to New Zealand. There are 2 varieties,very similar, this one dominant in the South Island, and Sophora tetraptera in the North Island. Two of our native birds Tuis and Kereru (wood pigeons)love the nectar but I have yet to have any visit my two Kowhai. I captured these lower branches this afternoon. The tree is taller than the house and varies in its blossom production. This year it is not very prolific. Thank you for viewing this iconic bit of New Zealand :) Comments always most welcome.

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::Ramad
10/05/10 3:55 PM GMT
Never seen them before, Lyn. They look beautiful and colourful.
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::luckyshot
10/05/10 4:59 PM GMT
Lyn - This is not a tree with which I am familiar. Of course, never having been to New Zealand, where they are native, is the likely reason! The flower is quite complex in structure. With their bright color, a tree full of these flowers must be very pretty to see. Hopefully, you'll have the Tuis and Kereru stopping by. Thad
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.elektronist
10/05/10 5:14 PM GMT
Very different and beautiful flowers. Nice framing effect with blurr.

Tanju
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.avedeloff
10/05/10 5:17 PM GMT
Wish I had trees like that around here. Beautiful.
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::SEFA
10/05/10 5:29 PM GMT
I too wish I had trees looking like that around here. Beautiful!
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::Roseman_Stan
10/05/10 6:34 PM GMT
Great shot Lyn. I have not seen these before either, so beautiful they are!!

Stan
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::Inkeri
10/05/10 7:46 PM GMT
So Beautiful.Never seen them before.Lovely photo,Eve.
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.icedancer
10/05/10 10:02 PM GMT
What an unusal but stunning blossoms on the tree Lyn. Beautiful close up with excellent detail and colours. It's really unique to see different kinds of blossoms and thanks for sharing this beauty
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::Silvanus
10/06/10 11:59 PM GMT
This is a great capture of these very unusual blossoms. Excellent detail and color, and I like the white background.

— Steve
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.scorpie
10/07/10 12:12 AM GMT
So different from what we have, beautiful capture.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.johindes
10/08/10 8:55 PM GMT
What an interesting bloom x
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