Inspired by . . . chinaberry
Inspired by . . . chinaberry
Driving in the the other day I noticed that our chinaberry tree was in bloom – and attracting a lot of attention!
A quick grab of my camera and I was back down at the base of the tree, neck craned back, inhaling the heavenly scent as I attempted to shoot the flying flowers swarming the tree's pale lavender blooms. After about 30 minutes of chasing the black and oranges flutter bugs around my neck insisted I stop. The conditions weren't great - it was pretty windy – but I got a few shots that I thought were good enough to share with you.
Synonym(s): Melia azedarach var. umbraculifera
Family: Meliaceae (Mahogany Family)
Duration and Habit: Perennial Tree
Native Origin: Himalayas
Black Swallowtail
Monarch
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Black Swallowtail
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Swallowtail
Well, I have more butterflies to chase . . . .
Have a wonder-filled day!
Blessings,
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