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Erythrina arborescens / Erythrina tienensis Botanical name: Erythrina arborescens / Erythrina tienensis Erythrina is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains about 130 species, which are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. They are trees, with the larger species growing up to 30 m (98 ft) in height. The generic name is derived from the Greek word erythros, meaning "red", referring to the flower color of certain species. |