JACARANDA TREES
"When the deep purple falls . . ."
it must be May in California.
Tropical and subtropical regions around
the world also share this unique tree.
A bit of research turns up a lovely story of how Kate Sessions,
a horticulturalist, imported the jacaranda tree to San Diego.
In exchange for being granted some land for gardening, she
promised to plant 100 trees. And she did.
The special color of the five-lobed corolla sometimes appears
blue and in certain light purple. Around any corner, when you
least expect it, suddenly you see that color -- amethyst.
Look for these jewels, take out your camera. Good Luck!
When their royal reign is over they give you only pods to ponder.
Purple Peeking in May
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