Mountain Laurel, the stamens stay tucked into those dark indents until a pollinator triggers their spring-loaded pollen packed ends. Wow, too cool!
Purple Anise Tree, Florida Anise
These are two of the flowering trees we found on our spring walks through the woods at Harmony Ranch. Of course, there were even more flowers that we saw. but these were some that we had not identified before. Even though they are rare and unusual looking, they are quite common in the Southeast. Now we know!
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