| Shaving Brush Tree |
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| File size | 1552627 |
| Original date | 4/5/08 4:34 AM |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1712 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 74.8mm |
| Exposure time | 1/400s |
| Aperture | 5.6 |
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| Metering Mode | Multi-segment |
| Camera make | Panasonic |
| Camera model | DMC-FZ18 |
| Sensor type | OneChipColorArea |
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Botanical name: Pseudobombax ellipticum Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Synonyms: Bombax ellipticum
Synonyms: Bombax ellipticum
Native to Mexico, the Shaving Brush is a large deciduous tree which can grow
up to 30-40 feet. In India it is widely mis-identified as Pachira
rosea.
Coveted for it's unique brush-like flowers in late winter
(often February-March), the leaves are an attraction as well. Leaves are first
bright red turning a fine green as they mature
With minimal water requirements, this is a fine shade tree as well as a show
stopper bloomer. Interestingly, this tree is suitable for bonsai treatment as
well. Flowers have silky rose-pink stamens topped with yellow pollen
The wood is interesting as well, showing stripping of greens, yellows, browns
and white.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in Delhi and Bangalore. |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,