Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering trees in the Bignoniaceae family, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central America, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. The trees are attractive, with showy, fragrant flowers that range in color from lavender to purple, along with pinnate leaves. They are popular ornamental trees in many parts of the world and are often seen in parks, gardens, and streets. In Argentina, jacaranda is found mainly in the northern provinces, such as Salta, Jujuy and Tucumán. It is also found in the capital of Buenos Aires, as well as in the provinces of Santa Fe and Córdoba.

It has a wide crown, fallen branches and composite, alternate and trifoliate leaves. Its intense purple flowers are grouped in clusters and bloom during the spring months. This species has spread all over the world and is commonly used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It requires a warm climate, deep, well-drained soils and is well resistant to drought.

In Buenos Aires, Jacaranda is widely distributed in parks and gardens. The best time to see its flowers is between the months of October and November, when the tree is covered by a beautiful violet cloud. Specimens can be found in Lezama, Centenario, de la Costa, Tres de Febrero, El Rosedal parks, and in many other places.

In Santa Fe, there are also a large number of jacaranda trees. This city is known for its parks and gardens, and many of them have specimens of this species. The most outstanding are Urquiza Park, San Martín Park, Bicentennial Park and Las Malvinas Park. Every year, during spring, these parks are filled with an abundance of purple flowers that create a magical landscape.