Time spent with my Mom almost always
includes moments of her excitedly pointing out different flowers, plants, and
trees. “Look at that beautiful
bougainvillea!” “Look at that
gorgeous wisteria!” By pointing them out she shares her joy with me.
Throughout my life she has taught me to delight in NATURE. I’ve also learned through her that by
recognizing and naming a particular flower, plant, or tree, I can appreciate it
just a bit more. Now when I see a
striking tree in bloom, I don’t say anything, but I think to myself “Look at
that amazing TREE!” and I’m filled with wonder.
Despite the reality of deforestation and urbanization in El Salvador,
there remain many tropical flowers, plants, and trees to notice, name, and
delight in. One that I now know
and love is the Árbol de Fuego, or Flame Tree. (On a recent visit with my Mom at Balboa Park in San Diego I
learned from her they can also be called African Tulip Tree.) The tree seems to be in bloom in this
country all year long with its bright colors and crepe paper-like petals. Here are some links to others who have
been inspired by this tree.
Enjoy!
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