Erythrina horrida

Erythrina horrida

Overview

Erythrina horrida is a spiny, deciduous tree or shrub in the coral tree genus, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae. The epithet 'horrida' refers to the

Erythrina horrida is a spiny, deciduous tree or shrub in the coral tree genus, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae. The epithet 'horrida' refers to the formidable spines that arm its stems and branches, providing physical defense in its native subtropical habitat.

Taxonomy

Fabales
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Erythrina horrida

よくある質問

What family does Erythrina horrida belong to?
Erythrina horrida (Erythrina horrida) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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