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 Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

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. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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