Exotic Flora, Inexplicable Beauty

Colorful. Enticing. Fascinating.  The plethora of beauty found in the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia, California is simply breathtaking.  With natural allure unlike many have ever seen, the more than 120 acres of flora boasts of an arboretum, botanical garden, and historical site nestled into hills near the San Gabriel Mountains.  Photographer Frank McDonough has captured some of the most exotic plants found in remote parts of the world and now are growing in the gardens.  Cotton Candy shares these breathtaking shots of some of the most alluring plants you’ll set your eyes on. Take a look.

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