This is a series about the neighborhood flowers and flowering trees that I saw and enjoyed on my walk in the neighborhood during the stay at home months. Many of the flowers I don’t know much about and depend on Google lens to get a name. If there are mistakes, apologize for my ignorance.
From a distance, when they are in full bloom it looks like a tree full of orchids. Mildly scented, during spring the tree suddenly comes to life and is a sight to behold. As the name suggest, these are California natives but I have not seen these trees in any ones gardens in the area. May be because these trees become brown and barren during the summer months people do not like to plant them in their gardens. I have seen many of these by the creek side and by some hiking trails in the locality.
the beautiful damsel
swaying her long braids
entices the mendicant
till he breaks
Buckeye is our state tree here in Ohio. Ours are flowering also. I like your description of long braids swaying, that is exactly how they look. 🙂
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In my home state in India, April 15 is the New Year’s Day and heralds the advent of spring. Female dancers adorn their braids with graceful orchids and flowers during Bihu (Rongali Bihu – festival of spring) dance. The buckeyes remind me of the orchids.
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Thai new year is around the same time, mid April. It’s their hottest month (we found that out when we vacationed there). People wish you Sawadee Pee My (Happy New Year!) and spray or pour or dump cold water on you. A shock, but you are grateful. 🙂
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