Chilicote, Western coral bean
Erythrina flabelliformis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3 m tall. The stems are white and have a velvety coating. The flowers are in crowded groups at the ends of branches are a bright red. The fruit tapers to the end and has short dense hairs. The seeds are oval and 16 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Caution: The seed coats are very poisonous.

Edible parts

Caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Erythrina purpusi Brandegee;