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14.10.11

PURPLE ON MY MIND

Purple on My Mind today, join in at Down to Earth.
 Driving near Australia Zoo, Pam and I spotted what we thought was a tree sporting a purple flush of flowers and returned later to investigate.  Turned out to be Petrea vine also known as sandpaper vine apparently which was growing vigorously over a stand of umbrella trees. It's absolutely the most gorgeous thing when in full flower as you can see. Just as beautiful close up.