Butterflies do not know that Mimosa Trees are invasive and this Swallowtail happily partook of the pink fluffballs these trees are known for.
The flowers have a sweet smell that can be overpowering but this late afternoon a breeze was blowing it away from me.
The butterfly bounced along at the top of the tree then disappeared into another flower grouping in the shade.
I have one in my garden and I love it. Over here in Northern Europe they are not invasive and they don’t grow fast. But our climate is totally different from yours ofcourse.
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Glad that you have one to enjoy, Gwennie. Hopefully slower growing helps them stay healthy.
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I think I have it for over 10 years now, and it survived some really cold winters and each year it gives me a LOT of flowers for a long time 😀
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I absolutely love my Mimosa trees too! Great photos. https://noelliesplace.com/2019/09/01/mimosa-tree/
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They are an interesting tree, from their poofy blossoms to the seeds. Thank you!
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