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Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L.) Sw.
Family: CAESALPINIACEAEGenus: Caesalpinia
Species: pulcherrima (L.) Sw.
Common names: Barbados Pride; Barbados Flower Fence; Dwarf Poinciana; Paradise Flower; Pride of Barbados; Gulatura
Distribution summary: Tropical America
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Medicinal, toxic