Royal Poinciana

Fabaceae

FamilyFabaceae

Max Height12 m

RangeMadagascar; tropical worldwide

HabitatTropical cities

About the Royal Poinciana

The flamboyant tree, sheeted in fire-red summer bloom. Native to Madagascar dry forest. Broad umbrella crown shades streets across the tropics. Long pods rattle in the wind.

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