Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the tropics and subtropicsof 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. ~ SOURCE
very pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting and beautiful flower! Like:)
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ReplyDeletethanks for your wonderful weekend flower! :)
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Great picture of a beautiful flowering tree!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Lots of them here in my tropical island of Singapore.
ReplyDeletetruly the red bird of paradise...!
ReplyDeletethat is a cool looking flower!!! never have I seen one like that! thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking into my little party this week...I hope you will again soon!!! I just love seeing the things everyone shares each week!
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I've never heard of this flower before. It's so beautiful.
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I finally know its name...so peacock flower it is...those petals have fascinated me for years...
ReplyDeleteI know this lovely flower as Pride of Barbados. Here they die back to the ground in winter but return to bloom in summer. Butterflies love them.
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ReplyDeletewhat a very beautiful shot, Che.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors and bokeh!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of a beautiful flower, and I also have lots of them here in my garden in Singapore
ReplyDeletebeautiful flowers, love it :-) Dropping by for Orange Tuesday :-)
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This reminds me of a tree that bears flowers like that:)
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