Fairy Duster
Calliandra calothyrsus /
Calliandra houstoniana
Observed among roadside vegetation near Wundanyi, Taita Hills, Kenya. May 2017.
FLOWERS: A crowded spike of small flowers. Each flower has about 9 very long and conspicuous red to pink stamens.
SHRUB or TREE: Large shrub or small tree.
LEAVES: Leaves are twice compound with small leaflets. The leaves appear feathery.
RANGE: A native of tropical America. This plant has been promoted to improve soil conditions and to be grown as forage for livestock.
FRUIT:
UNARMED.
