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Episode: Purple haze of blossoming jacaranda trees brightens up streets of South African cities
Description: Jacaranda trees are a symbol of spring in Gauteng. These subtropical trees, with their lavender flowers, bloom yearly in Gauteng, especially Pretoria and Johannesburg, adding a touch of color and joy to the South African cities.
Apart from their captivating color and shape, what makes these trees fascinating is that they are not indigenous to South Africa.
Scientifically known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, the tree is originally from South America, specifically Brazil, and was introduced to South Africa in the 1800s.
These resilient trees are considered an invasive species—they are not naturally part of the South African ecosystem but have ad...