Jakaranda Traditional Cache

The cache has been placed in a nice little park in Protea Heigts Brackenfell, called "Jakeranda Park"

Jacaranda trees were introduced to South Africa in 1880 for ornamental purposes. After 100 years until now the trees have invaded most parts of South Africa especially Pretoria (Tswane). The tree that is most often seen is the Blue Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) Pretoria in now called the Jacaranda City and most people thinks that Jacaranda trees are native at Pretoria while they were imported from Argentina. The tree is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. There are more than 50 000 trees in South Africa now. The trees are found in enormous numbers since they are planted as street trees, in parks and gardens. During flowering time the city appears to be purple/blue in colour because of the jacaranda flowers. There is also a myth that says “if a flower from a Jacaranda tree drops on your head, you will pass all your exams” 

Hopefully this myth will encourage more kids to make their way into nature 

The cache is a micro and only contains a log sheet. Please replace it as you found it and bring your own pen.

(This is my first attempt at a geo hide so I hope it goes down well)

Happy hunting...