November means springtime in Buenos Aires, and spring is the time for Jacaranda trees to blossom and paint the whole city in purple. Those who are lucky enough to be there to witness this amazing touch of nature first hand. Worry not, we have GIFs, photos, and information about these beautiful trees. Here is the purple city!
The flowers hanging from the tree can grow as big as 1.5 in, and the bunches up to 11.8 in.
The word Jacaranda stems from Guarani language and means 'fragrant.'
These trees are especially widespread in Zimbabwe and Zambia in Africa, as well as several cities in Europe.
The 'purple' in this expression comes from the Jacarandas, which blossom during the finals. This is why this tree is also known as the 'exam tree.'
Obviously because of the beautiful, purple flowers that blossom around October.
The Argentinian author, Alejandro Dolina, mentions gigantic Jacaranda trees that play tango melodies in his famous book called 'Chronicles of the Gray Angel.'
The Australian Christmas carol 'Christmas Where The Gum Trees Grow' follows: 'When the bloom of the Jacaranda tree is here, Christmas time is near.'
Yes, you wish that you were in Buenos Aires now. Maybe next year! For now, here are more jacaranda trees: