Erythrina coralloides (flame coral tree, naked coral tree)

Erythrina coralloides (flame coral tree, naked coral tree)

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The botanical name of the Naked Coral Tree is Erythrina coralloides. The genus name is from the Greek word erythros (meaning “red”); the specific epithet is coralloides (meaning “coral-like”) – certainly, both terms refer to the coral-red flowers.Edit All reactions:2You and Ray Sharon Hommes

The Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina coralloides), native to Mexico, is known for its dramatic, "naked" appearance with bright red flowers before leaves emerge in spring, followed by a rounded canopy of shade in summer.

"Naked" Display:
The tree is called "naked" because it loses its leaves in winter, revealing its twisted, black-thorned branches, which then bloom with vibrant red flowers in early spring.

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