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Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies of Zihuatanejo

ORDER FABALES

-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Legumes, Milkworts, and Allies (Order Fabales)

-Legumes (Family Fabaceae)

-Acacias, Mimosas, Mesquites, and Allies (Subfamily Mimosoideae)

-Tribe Mimoseae

-Callingcard Vines (Genus Entada)

-Callingcard Vine (Entada polystachya)


The Elephant Ear Tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum), also known as the Guanacaste tree, Ear Pod Tree, or Monkey-ear Tree, is a large, fast-growing tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae). It is well-known for its distinctive ear-shaped seed pods and is often used for shade, timber, and reforestation. Height: Reaches up to 30–40 meters (98–130 feet) in height. Canopy: Spreads wide with a rounded crown, providing dense shade. Fruit: Large, dark brown, and curved into ear-like shapes (hence the name).

Elephant Ear Tree

Enterolobium cyclocarpum

Flowers by Colour
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