Erythrina
Sign in to savethumb|Erythrina flabelliformis - MHNT
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Erythrininae
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- Taxonomy
- Common names
- Description
- Ecology
- Use by humans
- As food
- Selected species
- Formerly placed here
- Legal status
- United States
- Louisiana
- See also
- References
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thumb|Erythrina flabelliformis - MHNT
Erythrina is a genus of 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 in height. These species are known for their large flowers with long and bright red or orange petals.