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Mexican Bird Of Paradise

Caesalpinia mexicana

Description:

Rounded shrub or multistemmed tree in warm, protected location with rounded leaflets. Size: 10-15ft, spread usual 1/2 to 1/3 height Leaves: alternate, bipinnate, round leaflets Flowers: spikes of solid yellow clusters on branch terminals; flowers up to 6in long; bloom early spring through summer Fruit: flat tan or yellow pod, 2-3in long ; splits to release hard small lima bean-shaped seed; seeds are poisonous

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2015
Submitted on Jul 14, 2015

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