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A close-up of bright yellow Tara vesicaria flowers with red markings in the center, surrounded by green buds on a slender stem
Tara vesicaria

Native to arid and semi-arid regions of native to the West Indies, Mexico, and Central America. Tara vesicaria is a small tree and thrives in dry, sunny environments and is well adapted to nutrient-poor soils. The plant produces clusters of small, vivid yellow flowers with distinctive red streaks or speckles on the petals. Traditional medicinal use for low blood pressure and the was wood used for red dye. The fruit is a legume that turns bright red at maturity. Photographed in Florida.


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