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Friday, June 29, 2018

June 29, 2018

Location: Fellsmere, Broadway

This is Delonix regia
Commonly called Flame tree.
Because its seed pods rattle they are called "womens' tongue"
Hey, that seems kind of derogatory!

(Special thanks to Carol Hebert for the identification help!)

Sources: Floridata Plant Encyclopedia - Delonix regia

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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