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Erythrina herbacea Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae Coral tree, Coral bean, Cardinal-spear, Cherokee-bean Origin: Mexico and southern USA This plant has compound leaves with three leaflets, showy scarlet blossoms in spring, followed by large beans which split to reveal bright red seeds in summer and fall. In nature can be found in a forest or natural area in open sandy woods and clearings; weedy in disturbed areas along roadsides, naturalized; landscape as cultivated herbaceous flowering shrub. Seeds are poisonous, but young leaves and flowers may be cooked and safely eaten. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/erythrina_herbacea.htm