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Fabaceae
Desert Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Freedom and exotic beauty.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Caesalpinia
- Native to
- Argentina, Uruguay
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Shrub
- Height
- 1.5-3 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Despite its common name, desert bird of paradise is native to South America, not deserts.
- Its long red stamens extend dramatically beyond the petals, resembling bird plumage.
- The plant is considered mildly toxic if ingested, especially the seed pods.
- It can reseed prolifically and has naturalized across the American Southwest.
- Hummingbirds are especially attracted to its bright red and yellow flowers.
Color meanings
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Joy
1
Paradise
2
Freedom