A tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Central America known for its large colorful seeds, also called the mojo tree or Mexican fiddle-wood.
From Spanish 'colorín,' derived from Latin 'colorare' (to color), referring to the tree's vivid red and black seeds. The name reflects the Spanish observation of the plant's striking coloration during the colonial period.
The colorín's seeds are so spectacularly bright red and black that they were historically used as counters in games and even as currency substitutes—nature's original poker chips!
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