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Cockspur Coral Tree

Erythrina crista-galli

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

A small to medium sized deciduous tree often to 10-15ft, but occasionally to 30ft. Being a member of the legume family, the tree is a nitrogen-fixer. The beautiful red flower, born en masse during warm months, have a sort of pea flower-like look to them.

Habitat:

Planting in Waikiki, Hawaii

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Erythrina crista-galli

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Comments (2)
joanbstanley
Thank you. I love this genus, too. I ran across several of these plants, but none were quite so deep a red as this one.
Leuba Ridgway
Great series of photos and good information too Joan. I love this genus and yours is a wonderful colour. Thanks.

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El Color Rojo
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The Color Red
Achilles Tang
O'ahu, Hawai'i
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Alien Species in Hawaii
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedOctober 22, 2014

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