A Category of Their
Own – at San Diego Botanic Garden
There were many different types of plants and flowers at the
botanic garden, and some just didn’t quite fall into a category that I could
easily identify. So, I say, they are in
a category of their own! Check them out
–
Mysore Fig Tree
The Mysore Fig Tree is from India and is a member of the ficus
family of plants. It’s said the tree is
prized for its leaves, but I was primarily impressed by the above-ground root
system! I did include the leaves in this
image, but my focus was on the roots – so cool!
Narrow Leaf Tea Tree
What a different looking tree this is! It’s a pine tree with the fuzzy “blooms” on
its tips. This tree is from Australia,
and is a member of the Myrtle family.
The oil from the tree is used to make antiseptics, deodorants, shampoos
and lotions. The tips reminded me of a sort of duster!
Shades of Red
I couldn’t find any sort of identification for this plant, but
it reminds me of a coleus plant – except I’ve never seen those with red
leaves! I love the detail on these
leaves, and the variety of red coloring.
I just had to get up close to fill the frame with these beautiful
leaves.
Enjoy!
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