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poinciana, peacock flower, red bird of paradise, Mexican bird of paradise, dwarf poinciana, pride of Barbados, flos pavonis, flamboyant-de-jardin

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Photo by jazz.mann
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Description:

Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It could be native to the West Indies, but its exact origin is unknown due to widespread cultivation. Common names for this species include poinciana, peacock flower, red bird of paradise, Mexican bird of paradise, dwarf poinciana, pride of Barbados, flos pavonis, and flamboyant-de-jardin. The Hawaiian name for this plant is ʻohai aliʻi.

Habitat:

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 162-year-old tropical garden. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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