Cockspur coral tree
Erythrina crista-galli
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 5-9 m tall. The flowers are red.
In Slovenia it may be in a hot house. It is the national flower of Uruguay.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows along watercourses and near swamps.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Niue, Paraguay, SE Asia, Slovenia, South America, Thailand, Uruguay
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Navadni koralnik
Synonyms
Erythrina fasciculata Benth.;