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the Judas tree (PIPs)

The Judas tree displays an unusual characteristic, called cauliflory, that sets it apart from most other plants. In spring, its bright pink flowers sprout directly from the bark on the trunk and branches, a strategy that is thought to make it easier for crawling insects to act as pollinators too. This time of year the flowers are long gone, of course, but the rusty coloured seed pods that have taken their place still illustrate this unusual phenomenon.
Il the first Pip: a wider shot that shows another bunch of pods within the larger context of the tree.
In the second Pip: the Judas tree in spring
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19 comments

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable combinaison d'ombre et de lumière ..!
Les Pips sont remarquables.
4 years ago ( translate )

Annalia S. replied to Malik Raoulda:

Thank you very much, Malik!
4 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful colours; looks already autumn !!
The PiP with the flowers is just amazing.
4 years ago

Annalia S. replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you, Jaap. Glad you found it interesting.
4 years ago

J.Garcia said:

Magnificent example of the annual evolution of a tree
Stunning images with wonderful colors
I like very much, Annalia
4 years ago

Annalia S. replied to J.Garcia:

Thank you, Judite. Nature is so creative!
4 years ago

José Manuel Polo said:

Bien ilustrado y comentado. Es curioso. Lo desconocía. Siempre se aprende algo. Gracias
4 years ago ( translate )

Annalia S. replied to José Manuel Polo:

Muchas gracias, José. La naturaleza nos ofrece continuamente maravillas por descubrir!
4 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Beautiful series of images like the lovely colours Annalia,

Thank you for posting in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/magicalsunlight
4 years ago

Annalia S. replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thank you very much, Roger.
4 years ago

Fred Fouarge said:

zEER GOED IDEE
4 years ago ( translate )

Annalia S. replied to Fred Fouarge:

Thank you, Fred. It's Mother Nature's creative idea more than mine, though ... :)))
4 years ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Spectacular Spring flowers.
4 years ago ( translate )

Annalia S. replied to Loose_Grip/Pete:

Thank you, Loose_Grip. This tree fascinates me.
4 years ago

grobi358 said:

Impressive detail! I like the PiP! Wonderful flowers!
4 years ago