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.
Glad that you have one to enjoy, Gwennie. Hopefully slower growing helps them stay healthy.
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 😀
I absolutely love my Mimosa trees too! Great photos. https://noelliesplace.com/2019/09/01/mimosa-tree/
They are an interesting tree, from their poofy blossoms to the seeds. Thank you!