Calliandra

/ˌkæliˈændrə/ noun

A genus of tropical flowering plants in the legume family, known for their showy, feathery red or pink flower clusters.

From Greek 'kallios' (beautiful) and 'andros' (man/stamen), meaning 'beautiful stamens.' Botanists named this plant for the striking appearance of its reproductive structures.

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