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Geiger tree

Cordia sebestena

El vomitel colorado de Cuba

Mapou rouge

Кордия

is a shrubby tree native to the American tropics. Common names have included siricote or kopté (Mayan) in 19th Century northern Yucatán, scarlet cordia in Jamaica, and Geiger tree (after Key West wrecker John Geiger) in Florida. Flowers are produced in clusters at branch ends throughout the year, particularly in the spring and summer. Flowers are 5 cm (2 in) wide, red-orange in color, tubular shape.

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Uploaded on June 24, 2021
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