Mexican Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia mexicana
Family
Fabaceae, Pea Family
Form
Shrub or multi-stemmed tree
Range
Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, central and northern Mexico
Habitat
Bushy thickets
Living Desert Location
Demonstration Garden, Chase Administration (Lurie Patio)
Factoid
This shrub-like tree has landscape value as a small patio tree or background shrub, and is attractive to hummingbirds.