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White Sparrmannia africana flowers with red and yellow stamens under blue skies
Sparrmannia africana
Sparrmannia africana

A small tree indigenous to the open woodlands of South Africa and Madagascar. This species is recognized for its clusters of white flowers, which are distinguished by their red and yellow stamens. One intriguing feature of this species is haptonasty, the rapid movement of its stamens upon touch, an adaptation believed to enhance pollination efficiency. It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Photographed in Bogotá, Colombia.

A white Sparrmannia africana flower with red and yellow stamens
A drooping white Sparrmannia africana flower with red and yellow stamens and a green style
A Sparrmannia africana inflorescence with white flowers
A Sparrmannia africana inflorescence with hairy green buds and stem and a white flower

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