Bombax ceiba
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Trees
Flowering Tree
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A tall, majestic deciduous tree known for its massive, showy, bright red flowers that bloom on bare branches in late winter before the leaves emerge. The trunk is often covered in large, sharp spines when young.
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This impressive tree can be seen from a great distance when it is flowering. The striking red flowers attract many birds. After flowering, it produces large, cotton-filled seed pods. The "cotton" inside the fruit was historically used to stuff pillows and mattresses, giving the tree its common name.
