Plumeria, tabachine and calla lilies are the main stars of the front of the lower garden. The path leads to my art studio.
Next to the studio, bougainvillea and tabachine compete for attention.
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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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This 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: Showy, Outrageous and Beloved by Butterflies
Known 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
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