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Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb.

Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb.

Enterolobium cyclocarpum
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Enterolobium cyclocarpum (Jacq.) Griseb.. Enterolobium cyclocarpum, commonly known as conacaste, guanacaste, caro caro, devil's ear tree, monkey-ear tree, or elephant-ear tree, is a species of flowering tree in the family Fabaceae, that is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from central Mexico south to northern Brazil (Roraima) and Venezuela. It is known for its large proportions, expansive, often spherical crown, and curiously shaped seedpods. The abundance of this tree, especially in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, where it is prized for the shady relief it provides from the intense sun, coupled with its immensity, have made it a widely recognized species. It is the national tree of Costa Rica.

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Native range

Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.

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