There are at least 49 known varieties of jacaranda trees, but the one most likely to fill your Instagram feed is Jacaranda mimosifolia. It produces a vibrant show of purple flowers in late spring.

Jacaranda trees are blooming early in Southern California this spring and we're diving into what's behind the ahead-of-schedule flowering.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jacaranda tree in bloom against a blue sky - Simon Mcgill/Getty Images Also known as the fern tree because of its fern-like ...

Angelenos who adore the flamboyant flowers of jacarandas have been disappointed this spring, as stark branches remained flowerless against an often-gloomy sky. While many trees have yet to explode ...

The jacaranda is a striking but polarizing piece of the Southern California streetscape. “They’re pretty, but sticky. If they get on your car it’s like getting married all over again when you drive ...