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Dwarf Poinciana, Caesalpinia pulcherrima

FAMILY:
Fabaceae

ORIGIN:
South America

DESCRIPTION:
A small shrub with fern-like foliage with soft thorns along the stem; flowers are borne in terminal clusters of yellow-orange

CULTIVATION:
Full sun to part shade; tolerates drought; responds with pruning

PROPAGATION:
Seed

COMMENTS:
Short-lived plant