Calliandra

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Calliandra

Description Calliandra is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, native to the Americas. It comprises about 200 species of shrubs and small trees that are highly valued for their ornamental flowers and foliage. The most commonly cultivated species is Calliandra haematocephala, which is also known as powderpuff tree or red powderpuff. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…