Autumn colors | Japan

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Momijidani Park or Maple Park is a park stretching along the Momijidani river.

Cherry blossoms in spring, fresh green leaves in early summer and autumn tints in fall, the change of seasons is the attraction. 

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Adelaide Jacarandas | Australia

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The Jacaranda is a sub-tropical tree native to certain parts of South America. Because of its abundant and long-lasting blue flowers it has been widely planted elsewhere. Also in Australia. The South American trees have become synonymous to certain areas around Adelaide.

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Flame Tree | Malawi

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The Flame Tree is a common name used in various parts of the world to refer to several different species of tree. This is a Flame Tree in Malawi.

 

A beautiful ornamental tree with flamboyant  orange flowers. This type of tree is very invasive, meaning it takes over whatever it can and crowds out native species.

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A tree from Brasilia, capital of Brazil

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Some time ago I received this card also picturing Brasilia, capital of Brazil. I like the contrast between the tree and the modern building in the backround.

The tree is known as the Pink Trumpet Tree, Pink Tecoma or Rosy trumpet tree. The tree is native to the American tropics and subtropics from Mexico and the Carribean to Argentina.

Stamp

A matching stamp also picturing a Rosy trumpet tree. 

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