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CAESALPINIACEAE 蘇木科 - Flame of the forest (Delonix regia) 鳳凰木

This is one of the 100 common trees in Hong Kong. Originated from Madagascar, Its flowers and seeds are poisonous, if taken, symptoms include slobber, stomachache and diarrhea. but its bark can be used as medicine to lower blood pressure and relieve dizziness, heat-clearing presscriptions, antibiotics as well as insect repellents. This photo was taken in the Tsing Yi Park, Hong Kong.

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Uploaded on May 16, 2009
Taken on May 15, 2009