Friday, November 6, 2020

FLOWERS DO SOOTHE THE SOUL

A single flower today.  This is called Desert willow, also known as Flowering willow, Willowleaf catalpa or Bow willow.  Botanical name Chilopsia linearis.

I first saw it when we were in the southwest and it is a favorite of hummingbirds.  I loved this one's deep red color, so rich and vibrant.

It is described as a fast growing tree that can grow 2 to 3 feet a year, and can grow to 30 feet tall.

The Dessert willow is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, and is commonly seen in washes and along riverbanks at elevations below 1500 meters in the Colorado and Mojave Deserts.  It can have the appearance of a shrub or a tree.

It is named so because because of its willow-like leaves, but it is not a true willow meaning that it is not part of the catalpa family.

Its symbolism is love, divination and protection.

A perennial, it will bloom in the spring, summer and autumn.

Below is a map of where you will find them in the US (green color).  For those who are not from here, the state on its own to the right is Georgia and the Desert willow found there is likely to be from cultivated plants.

Here is a larger map of the US showing all the states.

A pretty flower that I came across, and one I had never seen before.








56 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing this spectacular beauty.

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    1. You are very welcome EC, so happy you liked it :)

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  2. Hello Denise,
    It is a pretty bloom, lovely image! Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy weekend!

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    1. Hi Eileen, thank you and I wish you a great day and a happy weekend :)

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    1. Muito obrigado! Um abraço e um feliz final de semana pra vocês também :)

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  4. I've never heard of it before, but it so beautiful. Thanks for sharing Denise. I have never met a flower I didn't like, LOL.

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    1. You are very welcome and I would agree with you Carol and thank you :)

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  5. I've never seen or heard of it but it sure is gorgeous!

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  6. That is a pretty flower. If I ever make it to SW USA, perhaps I will see it in person.

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    1. When you head that way Linda, I would love to see your photos :)

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  7. Very pretty flower. Interesting to know.

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  8. A few yards in Tucson had them...but NOT this magnificent color!!

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    1. That's interesting Anni, and I do love this color :)

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  9. It looks like an upside-down Orchid and it is really really beautiful and I do love that color it's all new to me I have never seen one before

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  10. I have never seen one, it is gorgeous!!! I never heard of them either. Sadly, we do not have any, as the map indicates.

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    1. Hi Ginny, I love going to the southwest. When ever the day comes we do that again, I will be looking for more :)

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  11. what a beauty, one i have never seen before. i enjoyed all of the information, Its symbolism is love, divination and protection...i like that, and the exceptional color!!

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  12. I was thinking of planting a Desert Willow in my garden since it is perfect for our climate. I haven't done so yet aince I'm also thinking of a Western Redbud - procrastinating until next year's fall! The flower is simply spectacular and I can imagine how much the hummingbirds like it.

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    1. That all sounds wonderful Carola, thank you :)

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  13. It is such a deep red, just beautiful. Nice to se the states coloured green instead of red or blue.

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  14. That is a beautiful flower, the colour is lovely.

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  15. This flowers is a beautiful Have a lovely weekend and stay safe.

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  16. Thanks for showing a beautiful flower. I have never seen before, either.

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  17. Beautiful and I can see why hummingbirds would enjoy the bell-like shape flowers. I was curious to find out more about this tree as I've never heard of it. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes for a good weekend.

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    1. So happy you enjoyed it Linda and I wish you the same :)

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  18. That's a gorgeous flower, Denise. I really liked seeing that large map of the country too. I always forget where Maryland is.

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    1. Thank you Kay :) I am happy you enjoyed the map, I always like those refreshers.

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  19. This flower is unusual and very beautiful :)

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  20. I've never seen this flower before. I've traveled a lot in the US, but just not at the right times to see it. Wishes for a great week!

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    1. Hi Buttercup, I had never seen it before either on our trips out west. A great week to you also :)

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  21. Royal purple...a rich color indeed. New flower for me (even virtually) and it’s lovely.

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    1. It was now to me also until this trip. Thanks Sallie :)

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  22. Such a beautiful flower Denise, thank you for sharing it here.

    All the best Jan

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    1. You are very welcome Jan, so glad you enjoyed :)

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