Calliandra brevipes

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Calliandra brevipes, the pink powderpuff, is an attractive shrub with finely divided leaves and clusters of red powder-puff flowers. It is native to southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.

Portuguese common names include: Esponja, Esponjinha, Manduruvá, Quebra-foice. Botanical synonyms include Acacia selloi Spreng. and Calliandra selloi Macbr.

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Flower seen in Hebbal lake park, Bengaluru
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Bunch of Flowers seen in Hebbal lake park, Bengaluru. It emanates mild and pleasant smell

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