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Powder puff tree, Red

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Scientific name: Calliandra haematocephala

Family: Fabaceae

Origin: S America

Medicinal use: It is a native species of Bolivia, cultivated as an ornamental plant in various parts of the world, especially in tropical America. The most striking thing about this shrub is its flowering. The flowers can be pink to red or brush-like white. These beautiful flowers make this plant very common in gardens. The fruits of this plant are pods in which are numerous seeds.

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