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Fabaceae (Leguminoseae)

Mildly unpleasant odor; alternate, compound leaves are 4-12 inches long; flowers have 5-7 spreading petals and 10 brilliant red distending stamens.

Plant Form or Habit: arborial

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders natives

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: yellow

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 3 - 10 ft

Width: 3-5 ft

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Use in an alley or informal xeriscape setting. Seed pods are poisonous.