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The Great Jacaranda Debate
Brought here from South America, Jacaranda trees add undeniable beauty to Los Angeles streets, lining residential areas with a familiar pop of purple. Wick argues that they are an elemental piece of the LA landscape, jacaranda season providing a beautiful reminder of the passage of time. Arellano rebuts that they are a nightmare to park under, live near, or even be around.
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