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Desert Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia gilliesii

Description:

3-10ft. tree with airy compound leaves. Flowers have 5-7 yellow, spreading petals clustered on the ends of the flower stems. The flowers have 10 long, brilliant red stamens protruding 3-5 in. Beyond the petals.

Habitat:

Garden

Notes:

Drought tolerant South American plant that has escaped cultivation.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2012
Submitted on May 23, 2012

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