Poinciana, Peacock flower, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, Flos Pavonis or Flamboyant-de-jardin, Caesalpinia pulcherrima

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Poinciana, Peacock flower, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, Flos Pavonis, or Flamboyant-de-jardin, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Caesalpinioideae, Fabaceae. Costa Rica, Central America. Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It could be native to the West Indies, but 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, flos pavonis, and flamboyant-de-jardin.

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Size: 3184px × 4640px
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Photo credit: © Florapix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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