Wednesday, November 30, 2011

ABC Wednesday- T for Tecoma


Tecoma capensis, commonly known as Cape Honeysuckle, is a scrambling shrub which is native to Africa. It grows to about 2 to 3 metres in height and a similar width. Flowers colour ranges vary from red, orange, deep orange, yellow to salmon, grouped in terminal clusters that are 4–6 in (10–15 cm) long.


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9 comments:

  1. photowannabeNovember 30, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I love the fragrance of honeysuckle but its so invasive.
    Once it got started in my garden it took over everything.
    Nice shots too.

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  2. The PoetNovember 30, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Hello.
    Love the color.
    Beautiful shot!
    Thanks for sharing.

    A Trembling Flower And You

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  3. MaRNovember 30, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    And I have one in my garden!!
    I love this plant.

    T is for...

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  4. J.Rylie.CNovember 30, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    That's a beau-T!

    School's Thanksgiving Feast

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  5. Roger Owen GreenNovember 30, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    pretty, though I'd never heard the TERM before.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  6. AnnaNovember 30, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Tecoma is not a plant that we come across here - it looks most attractive :)

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  7. JamaNovember 30, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    They are so beautiful!

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  8. lotusleafNovember 30, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I have this plant too, and am constantly struggling with it:(

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  9. IngridDecember 1, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    The flower looks beautiful, but I am not a specialist in flower's names ;) !

    Gattina
    ABC Team

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