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Flame Tree

Erythrina sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized, sparse tree with red flowers that show more than the leaves.

Habitat:

San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Tropical and subtropical regions.

Notes:

Aka Coral Tree. "Many species of Erythrina have bright red flowers, and this may be the origin of the common name. However, the growth of the branches can resemble the shape of sea coral rather than the color of Corallium rubrum specifically, and this is an alternative source for the name. Other popular names, usually local and particular to distinct species, liken the flowers' red hues to those of a male chicken's wattles, and/or the flower shape to its leg spurs. Commonly seen Spanish names for any local species are bucaré, frejolillo or porotillo, and in Afrikaans some are called kaffirboom. Mullumurikku is a widespread name in Kerala." - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

flame tree

Erythrina sp.

Comments (3)

how spectacular they look! I know them as coral tree
Thank you Sachin. Your spotting is beautiful! Thanks for the ID Patricia.
Beautiful, here is other specie from India, http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9472602

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