Mexican Bird of Paradise Shade Tree Its three pronged seed heads

Its three pronged seed heads resemble a turkey's foot

and wet meadows

In early summer

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Mexican Bird of Paradise Shade Tree Its three pronged seed headsMexican Bird of Paradise (Erythrostemon mexicanus), also known as Yellow Bird of Paradise or Mexican Poinciana, is a versatile shrub native to northeastern Mexico, and potentially to the southern tip of Texas. While some experts debate its native range, it has become a popular ornamental plant throughout Texas. Growing to about 6 8 feet in colder areas like Tucson, it can reach up to 15 feet in warmer climates. This drought tolerant plant showcases