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hunter

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6. It's a legume, Cercis occidentalis

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 1, 2024, 09:32 PM

Apr 2024

Here's its natural range, in green:

It's actually more widespread than that in California, mainly because people have planted it as an ornamental

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercis_occidentalis

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Red Bud blooming on river walk today. [View all] TeamProg Apr 2024 OP

What a beautiful country we have! Could this be some kind of sage? Deuxcents Apr 2024 #1

Mmm, Red Bud is not thought of as edible:: TeamProg Apr 2024 #2

The reason I asked is my sister has Texas Sage shrubs and they're a lavender shade Deuxcents Apr 2024 #5

It's a legume, Cercis occidentalis hunter Apr 2024 #6

Really pretty. Thanks for the info.. Deuxcents Apr 2024 #7

I have planted it on my property. nt AnotherDreamWeaver Apr 2024 #9

Wow! Stunningly beautiful. Diamond_Dog Apr 2024 #3

Beautiful! Bluethroughu Apr 2024 #4

Thanks for these wonderful photos, my dear TeamProg! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #8