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Mexican Bird Of Paradise, Caesalpinia mexicana

Mexican Bird Of Paradise, Caesalpinia mexicana. March 13, 2006 Peoria.

Mexican Bird Of Paradise, Caesalpinia mexicana. March 2, 2006 Sun City.

Mexican Bird Of Paradise	Caesalpinia mexicana
Mexican Bird Of Paradise	Caesalpinia mexicana
Bipinnate Compound Leaf	Spikes Of Yellow Clusters
Seed Pods	Open Seed Pods

Mexican Bird Of Paradise Caesalpinia mexicana, Pea Family: ( Fabaceae ), Mexican Bird of Paradise; sometimes called Mexican Poinciana. A large irregular shrub which can be trained to become a small deciduous tree. It may become an evergreen in warmer areas. Attracts hummingbirds. Originally a native of Argentina, now naturalized throughout SW US. Considered by many to be native of Arizona. Spikes of solid yellow clusters on branch terminals; flowers up to 6 inches long; bloom early spring through summer Height: Up To 5' - 10', they spread out 4' -6'. Flowers: Spikes of yellow clusters on branch terminals; with flowers up to 6 inches long. Blooming Time: Late February - September. Fruit: Tan fuzzy pod, dehiscent, curled, persistent on branches unless removed. Stems/Trunks: Greenish stems, noticeable lenticils, spineless; a slender trunk if any. Leaves: Bipinnately compound leaf. alternate, round leaflets. Found: Arizona. Native of Mexico and Argentina. Elevation: 0 - 5000 Feet. Habitat: Sandy desert washes, dry slopes and mesas to 5000'. Also used for landscaping Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 2, 2006. Sun City. March 13, 2006 Peoria.