It is a bit! But easier to pronounce in English (it’s pretty phonetic) than many Maori words. Im glad to say that, as a nation, we seem to be at least trying harder these days.
I find the NZ Christmas tree fascinating. I have never heard of the flower by the difficult name of Pohutukawa. I had to copy and paste the word, as I find it too hard to remember its name. Have a great weekend, Su!
Beautiful capture Su. The Pohutukawa trees flowering is something I look forward to viewing around my neighbourhood. This year they flowered first in Tauranga city than anywhere else. With the jacarandas its so cheerful along the streets.
Love the Pohutakawa. Ours started flowering in August in Sydney, and kept going until November!
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wow, that’s so unusual and beautiful
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Love those trees 😍
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They are fab; I think in a week or so, Auckland will have a decidedly red hue.
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Oooo – I love those flowers. It’s a mouthful of a word, but a delightful flower!
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It is a bit! But easier to pronounce in English (it’s pretty phonetic) than many Maori words. Im glad to say that, as a nation, we seem to be at least trying harder these days.
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That is one beautiful flower.
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I love it too. And the trees (which grow huge) are everywhere, so whole areas take on a sort of red glow when the flowers are out.
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I find the NZ Christmas tree fascinating. I have never heard of the flower by the difficult name of Pohutukawa. I had to copy and paste the word, as I find it too hard to remember its name. Have a great weekend, Su!
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Pohutukawa is the name given by our First Nation people. The plant is a member of the myrtle family.
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A lovely red colour too Su, very Christmasy.
Leslie
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It’s become our unofficial national “Christmas tree”
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Works well….
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What a gorgeous photo of a stunning plant, Su! Thanks for brightening my morning.
janet
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You’re welcome. It’s grey and thundery here, so the splashes of red are welcome here too.
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And oh, so beautiful! Happy weekend, Su 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Jo; you too 😀
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Beautiful capture Su. The Pohutukawa trees flowering is something I look forward to viewing around my neighbourhood. This year they flowered first in Tauranga city than anywhere else. With the jacarandas its so cheerful along the streets.
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😀 that’s a lovely combination.
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It is 🙂
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Your overlap photos (int he other post) made me smile just now but this one even more so.
ahhh – such nice photography Su
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Thanks so much 🙏
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Several specimens around the streets of Long Jetty, NSW, Australia. Love ’em.
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