What is the hero flower?

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1. What kind of flower is it?

2. Morphological characteristics

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The hero flower is kapok. In some areas of the south, people call it the hero flower. Its branches are very strong, as if it is a heroic posture, and the red flowers seem to be dyed red by the hero's blood, so people call it the hero flower. It can grow to about 25m, blooms in March-April, and the fruits mature in summer.

1. What kind of flower is it?

1. What kind of flower is it?

The hero flower is actually what we call kapok. This is because its flowers are red and its branches are very strong. They all look like a hero. When they bloom, the color seems to be dyed red by the hero's blood, so it is called the hero flower.

In terms of its habits, not only its growth ability is very It is good and likes the sun very much. It is like a hero who strives to make progress. Therefore, kapok has always been a symbol of great heroes. It is also known as the city flower of Kaohsiung City, Guangzhou City and Panzhihua City, which is very heroic.

2. Morphological characteristics

It It is a large deciduous tree, generally growing to about 25m, with gray-white bark. Its branches are very flat, the leaves are about 10-16cm in length, hairless, and the top is acuminate. Its flowers are red, sometimes orange-red, and the petals are obovate in shape. It usually blooms in March-April, and the fruits will grow and mature in summer.

2. Morphological characteristics

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