Acacia, I have the flu so i am not being able to concentrate. Its the seed pods only, which in the end cause all the confusion. I wish there was some kind of software, enter the parameters of the plant and at least it would narrow down the list for humans to be able to take the ID to its logical end. Just now i have a list of 260 Chinese Acacias but like i said flu and fever. The Acacia is growing at an altitude of 4500 feet at the foothills of the Himalayas.. Summer max temp 45c and winter min temp -5c. This particular Acacia has its feet in moisture and i don't think it would take prolonged period of dryness( my guess). I have seen seed pods like this on Acacia bush type varieties. We have those also growing along rivers and streams. My route has not taken me in that direction as yet or i would have posted a pic of that Acacia also. Now, can a bush Acacia change shape into a tree?
Sorry Janet, i think i will have to go through the Chinese list. For you i have put down the URL.
http://www.acacia-world.net/ht...
Impatiens. They are growing beyond 6000 feet. Shaded and moist soil. Summer temp max 32c/ night time 16c. Winter temp min -10/night time but chill factor can go way down when the breeze from the icy slopes flows downwards after sunset, true for summer and winter.
As to the China element, the Himalayas are a natural boundary between China and the South. The Chinese are more active in the botanical field hence China.
Regards,
Masud.
