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Pic of the Day: From the Himalayas to Campbell

Hydrangeas like these are found throughout Campbell.

This white Hydrangea bush is nestled just below the windows at the .

These flowers also have a historical background, originating in southern and eastern Asia (China, Japan, Korea, the Himalayas, and Indonesia) and North and South America, according to Wikipedia.

Did you know that there are between 70 and 75 different types of species within the Hydrangea family? Although most have the white flowers shown here, some are pink, purple and even blue, depending on the acidity of the soil they are in.

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