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Scientific Name: Calliandra emarginata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Benth.
Synonym: Inga emarginata
Family: Fabaceae
Calliandra emarginata in the NYBG greenhouse, in mid April
Sunset®: 22-27
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix to 30°F (-1 °C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Southern Mexico to Panama
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, generally up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m) but can be much bigger
Watering Needs: Regular watering during the growing season
Propagation: Easier from seeds, cuttings are also possible
The name Calliandra comes from the Greek for 'beautiful stamens'.
Blooming Habits:
The globular flowerheads can be up to 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm).
Fruiting Habits:
Flattened pods with thickened margins, opening explosively from the tip to the base, ejecting the seeds several yards away.
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