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Peacock Flower

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

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Description:

Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. Its exact origin is unknown due to widespread cultivation. Common names for this species include Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, and flamboyan-de-jardin.

Habitat:

local garden

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4 Comments

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

Thanks Akka!

Sarala Jeevanthi Gamage
Sarala Jeevanthi Gamage 11 years ago

Beautiful

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 years ago

thanks Yuko !

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

SO SO SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! The name says it all!



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NuwanChathuranga
Spotted by
NuwanChathuranga

Sri Lanka

Spotted on Nov 4, 2012
Submitted on Nov 4, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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