The aptly named cat’s whiskers flower (Orthosiphon aristatus) has a delicate form that never fails to catch the eye.
Cat’s whiskers
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Orthosiphon aristatus
Orthosiphon aristatus is better known in the U.S. as Java tea or cat’s whiskers, which I think is particularly fitting. This one was at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden just north of Hilo on the east side of the Big Island.
For more information about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, go to htbg.com.
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