A flower that is native to the tropics and sub-tropics. Also called Caesalpinia pulcherrima by scientific name. Other common names for this flower include Poinciana, Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, and flamboyan-de-jardin.
Peacock full displayThis picture as it is now Top Image and 2nd place in the Colour Contrast contest from Sept 2005. Like to say thanks to all who have voted for this Peacock.