Winter Colours. Mimosa (Lemon yellow)

Although mimosa blooms in winter, its colour gives you a feeling of spring. As soon as the tree comes into flower we know that spring is round the corner.
The name is derived from the Greek word μιμος (mimos), meaning "mimic.”

Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) close-up.
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Yellow mimosa blossom (© LightColourShade)

Yellow mimosa tree in blossom
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Yellow mimosa flower cluster close-up. (by-nc-nd)

Yellow mimosa flowers close-up. (© Light colour Shade. All rights reserved)