Tag Archives: Tabachine

Mexican Mix: Flower of the Day, June 15, 2016

 

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Plumeria, tabachine and calla lilies are the main stars of the front of the lower garden. The path leads to my art studio.

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Next to the studio, bougainvillea and tabachine compete for attention.

 

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Tabachine with Black Swallowtail: Flower of the Day, June 5, 2016

 

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This tabachine bush was covered with butterflies, but they are almost impossible to photograph. They are constantly lighting for a few seconds and then flying off, circling, lighting––but never long enough to get much more than a blue. I felt fortunate to get one good shot.

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Dwarf Plumeria (Tabachine): Flower of the Day, May 25, 2016

 

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Tabachine: Flower of the Day

DSCN1356This Tabachine (Dwarf Poinciana, Flame Tree, Flamboyant)  bush almost hurts the eyes.  It was actually swarming with dozens of black swallowtails, but I managed to catch just one in my lens.  They move fast.

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Tabachine (Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge, Aug. 4, 2015)

Tabachine: Showy, Outrageous and Beloved by ButterfliesVersion 2 IMG_2525 IMG_2526 IMG_2528Known also as the Poinciana,  Dwarf Poinciana, or Bush Poinciana–this smaller version of the Royal Poinciana Tree is known as a Tabachine in Mexico,

To see Cee’s outrageous hibiscus macro, go HERE