Caesalpinia spinosa (Tara) - Image 3

Botanical name: Caesalpinia spinosa

Common names: Tara, Spiny Holdback

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Northwestern South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Caesalpinia spinosa (Tara) yellow flower cluster on branch, close up detail for natural aesthetic appeal
Caesalpinia spinosa (Tara) yellow flower cluster grows densely along a green stem against blue sky


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