Dwarf Pomegranate / Punica granatum

Once the brightly coloured petals have fallen, I love the shape of the sepals that remain. This tree is growing in the Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo, and was photographed on May 2nd.

"Dwarf pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a small tree (2 feet high) that bears bright orange and reddish trumpet-shaped flowers. The dwarf species, which has dark green leaves, is native to the Mediterranean and Asia. This tree needs warm temperatures in order to yield good fruit. The fruit is edible; however, it's much smaller than an average-size pomegranate."

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