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Close examination of the Chinese Ixora flower ball reveals that it is actually an aggregate of many small blossoms. On each salverform tube are four petals that turn outward. In the middle is a caterpillar-like stamen with anther. Wild Chinese Ixora is getting very rare and it is now a protected species.
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Locally, we call this the "Dragon Boat Flower". Although this plant is still can be found commonly in parks and gardens, wild growing ones become very rare in the countryside and is considered an endangered species. This photo was taken in the Tsing Yi Park here in Hong Kong.
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Locally, we call this the "Dragon Boat Flower". Although this plant is still can be found commonly in parks and gardens, wild growing ones become very rare in the countryside and is considered an endangered species. This photo was taken in Mayfair Garden, Tsing Yi, Hong Kong.
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Tucson Botanical Garden, Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 29, 2009
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Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States
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Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States
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Singapore, North East, Singapore
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Singapore, North East, Singapore
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Singapore, North East, Singapore
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Kampong Pasir Ris, North East, Singapore
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Lonavala, Maharashtra, India