But because white calliandra is unusual ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The powder puff has lacy fern-like foliage, is an evergreen and the foliage closes up at night.

Antonia Salzman, Granada Hills Answer: Your plant is Calliandra haematocephala or pink (even though flowers are more red than pink) powder puff. I believe the white flower came from a “sport ...