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Caesalpinia mexicana
Mexican Bird of Paradise is native to Northern Mexico. Its ferny compound leaves provide a dark green backdrop for the bright yellow flower spikes that appear on the branch tips during the warm season. These flowers are followed by woody pods, which "explode" as they mature. This plant grows fairly rapidly 10-15 feet tall and spreads to 15 feet wide.
Xeric portion of wildlife habitat yard.
Spotted on Sep 1, 2013
Submitted on Sep 3, 2013
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