Other Names / Similar Items:Peacock Flower, Barbados Pride, Poinciana, Pride of Barbados
Scientific Name:Caesalpinia gilliesii
Family:Leguminosae
Toxic Principles:possibly hydrocyanic acid
Clinical Signs:Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing and incoordination is possible. Deaths in rabbits have been reported.