Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. They are native to the tropics and subtropics. Common names for this species include peacock flower, red bird of paradise, Mexican bird of paradise, and pride of Barbados.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima is the most widely cultivated species in the genus Caesalpinia. It is a striking ornamental plant, widely grown in domestic and public gardens in warm climates, and has a beautiful inflorescence in yellow, red, and orange. Its small size and the fact that it tolerates pruning well allows it to be planted in groups to form a hedgerow.
All seeds of Caesalpinia are poisonous. However, the seeds of some species are edible before they reach maturity (e.g. immature seeds of Caesalpinia pulcherrima) or after treatment (e.g. Caesalpinia bonduc after roasting).
They look like snow peas, don't they?
Some interesting trivia about this flower-bearing plant.
Caesalpinia pulcherrima is the national flower of the Caribbean island of Barbados.
The leaves, flower, bark, and seeds of Caesalpinia pulcherrima were also used by American Indians in traditional medicine as abortifacients and for suicide by enslaved peoples.
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