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Calliandra californica (Tabardillo)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Calliandra californica Benth.

Tabardillo, Baja fairyduster

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: caca82

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Bipinnate
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: Baja California

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Drought Tolerance: Medium

Bibliography

Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Calliandra californica in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Calliandra californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Calliandra californica

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-21
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