English Name:  Dwarf poinciana, Barbados pride, Peacock flower

Malayalam Name:  രാജമല്ലി

Botanical Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.

Family:  Fabaceae

Flowering & Fruiting:  March – July

Description: This species’ natural habitat extends from Southeast Mexico to Central America. It is a branching shrub OR tree that may grow to a height of 5 m and is most common in the tropical biome with dry seasons. It serves as a toxin, a pharmaceutical, a food additive, and a treatment for unidentified medical conditions.

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