Maturing flowers of the common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra), National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i. The flowers are terminal, appearing at the ends of branches. The colors range from the common pink to white with shades of yellow in the center of the flower. The white and yellow cultivar "Singapore" sets blossoms all year long in Hawaii.
Mature blossom of common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra). The majority of Plumeria found in the Hawaiian Islands are Plumeria rubra. It is one of the few naturalized non-native plants that does NOT display any invasive or weedy characteristics. National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i.
Maturing flowers of the common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra), National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i. The flowers are terminal, appearing at the ends of branches. The colors range from the common pink to white with shades of yellow in the center of the flower. The white and yellow cultivar "Singapore" sets blossoms all year long in Hawaii.
Seed pod of a common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra), National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i. Approximately 20 to 60 winged seeds are contained in the large (more than 17 cm long) seed pod.
Initially tubular before opening out, the flowers of the common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra) are 5 - 8 cm (2 - 3 inches) in diameter. National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i.
Seed pod of a common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra), National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i. Approximately 20 to 60 winged seeds are contained in the large (more than 17 cm long) seed pod.
Seed pod of a common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra), National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i. Approximately 20 to 60 winged seeds are contained in the large (more than 17 cm long) seed pod.
Seed pod of a common Plumeria (Plumeria rubra), National Botanical Garden, Lawai, Kaua'i. Approximately 20 to 60 winged seeds are contained in the large (more than 17 cm long) seed pod.
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