Calliandra sp.

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Calliandra is a tropical or subtropical shrub or small tree native to the Americas, known for its fluffy, powder-puff-like flowers in shades of red, pink, or white. It has fine, feathery foliage and blooms profusely in warm climates. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Similar plants:

• Calliandra angustifolia, Calliandra stricta (Bobinsana)
• Calliandra brevipes, Calliandra selloi, Acacia selloi (Pink Powderpuff, Shuttlecock, Esponja, Esponjinha, Manduruva, Fairyduster, Mesquitilla, Mock mesquite, Quebra-foice)
• Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster)
• Calliandra calothyrsus (Cabello de Angel (Angels Hair), Barbe Sol (The Suns Beard), Red Calliandra, Powderpuff)
• Calliandra haematocephala x surinamensis Nana (Dwarf Powderpuff Tree)
• Calliandra haematocephala, Calliandra inaequilatera (Rose cascade, Blood Red Tassel Flower)
• Calliandra houstoniana (Tree Calliandra, Red Powderpuff)
• Calliandra parvifolia (Powderpuff, Pink Calliandra, Plumerillo Rosado)
• Calliandra riparia, Calliandra schultzei (Dwarf Powderpuff)
• Calliandra surinamensis (Surinam Powder Puff, Pink Powder Puff, Surinamese Stickpea, Officiers-kwast)