Erythrina herbacea (Coral tree)

Erythrina herbacea, Coral tree, Coral bean, Cardinal-spear, Cherokee-bean

Botanical name: Erythrina herbacea

Common names: Coral tree, Coral bean, Cardinal-spear, Cherokee-bean

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Mexico and southern USA

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

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.

See article about this plant: Coral Bean - Hummingbird Delight.


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