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A group of fiery red and orange Caesalpinia pulcherrima blossoms with thin scarlet filaments arching dramatically in the sun
Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Barbados Pride)

The national flower of Barbados is native to the West Indies and Mexico, the Peacock Flower is an ornamental shrub that thrives in hot dry climates as well as wet environments. Boasting a bushy growth with fern-like foliage, it requires full sun to flourish. The Peacock Flower's beauty earned it the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit. However, I feel it is overused in many tropical climates. In traditional medicine, various parts of the plant have been used to alleviate minor injuries, fevers, and gastrointestinal issues, among other ailments. The flowers, in particular, are known for their antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, while a concoction of the leaves, bark, and roots is believed to relieve kidney pain, fever, sore throat, and gastrointestinal disorders. The immature seeds of the Peacock Flower are edible but the mature seeds are toxic. Photographed in Panama.

A single pale yellow Caesalpinia pulcherrima flower with deeply ruffled petals and a fan of long, upright stamens tipped with golden pollen
A tricolored Caesalpinia pulcherrima flower with creamy yellow edges, deep red center, and slender crimson stamens extending outward
A vibrant cluster of red-orange Caesalpinia pulcherrima flowers with long pink stamens extending over fern-like foliage
A single yellow Caesalpinia pulcherrima bloom with gracefully curved petals and elongated stamens tipped with pollen
Rose pink Caesalpinia pulcherrima flowers mixed with yellow in sunlight
A tall, branching cluster of bright yellow Caesalpinia pulcherrima flowers and buds forming an elegant floral display against a dark background
Caesalpinia pulcherrima bush with yellow flowers intermingled with a purple bougainvillea
A close-up of a vivid yellow Caesalpinia pulcherrima flower showing its frilly petals and long, delicate stamens stretching outward

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