ERYTHRINA ACANTHOCARPA

This member of the Fabaceae family was given this name by Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer in 1836. It is found in Tambukiland; Eastern Cape; South Africa. It will grow in most kind of soils, but preferring a drained but rich mix with some water and some to lots of sun. The swollen root can grow to 25 centimetres in diameter, the entire plant will reach from one to two meters height.

The genera name from Greek; eryhros; 'red' for the mostly red flowers. The species name originate from the Greek word: akanthos meaning 'thorn' and karpos meaning 'fruit', in reference to the spiny pods.