ORANGE COUNTY ZOO
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Irvine Park Railroad
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Fairy Duster
Calliandra eriophylla
This shrub is found in deserts or arid grasslands from
southern California and southwestern New Mexico into northwestern Mexico. The
flowers resemble pinkish puffs and bloom from February to May. During periods of
drought, the leaves wilt, but recover quickly after it rains.
Native American Usage
The leaves and stems were used medicinally after childbirth.
