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पंगार Tiger's Claw

Erythrina variegata

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a thorny deciduous tree growing to 27 m (89 ft) tall. The leaves are pinnate with a 20 cm petiole and three leaflets, each leaflet up to 20 cm long and broad. It has dense clusters of scarlet or crimson flowers and black seeds.

Notes:

It is valued as an ornamental tree. Several cultivars have been selected, including 'Alba' with white flowers.

Species ID Suggestions

Indian Coral Tree

Erythrina variegata

Corky Coral Tree, Indian Coral Tree, पांगारा

Erythrina stricta var. suberosa

Comments (13)

This impressive series... no doubt.. lot to learn here about this tree.
Thanks Francis Quintana color of flowers are so vibrant and attractive,
Thanks Ashish, Yougesh for Id help, Thanks Leuba for nice comment
I used to play with the flower when I was little - pretending they were shrimps !!!. Love this beautiful tree.

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