Cockspur Coral Tree, Erythrina crista-galli, Fabaceae, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, South America

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Cockspur Coral Tree, Erythrina crista-galli, Fabaceae, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, South America. The tree's flower is the national flower of Argentina and Uruguay. It is also the official city tree of Los Angeles, California, where it is referred to simply as the coral tree. This species characteristically grows wild in gallery forest, ecosystems along water courses, as well as in swamps and wetlands. In urban settings it is often planted in parks for its bright red flowers. Also called ceibo seíbo corticeira

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Location: Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, South America
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