April 6, 2013
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida is one of the world's preeminent botanic gardens, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Established in 1938, the 83-acre garden is among the region's most popular visitor attractions and offers a variety of programs in environmental education, conservation and horticulture. An international leader in tropical plant research, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden plays an important part in preserving the biodiversity of the tropical environment.
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Floss Silk Tree
The Floss Silk Tree (Ceiba speciosa), formerly Chorisia speciosa, is a deciduous tropical native to Brazil and Argentina but cultivated in many tropical areas. It is well known for the large spikes protecting the trunk and limbs. Silk Floss blooms in early fall in South Florida with abandon. The older the tree, the better the flower display.
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