What is the hero flower?

1. What kind of flower is it?

The hero flower is actually what we call the kapok flower. This is because its flowers are red and its branches are very strong. It always presents a heroic posture. When it blooms, its color seems to be dyed red by the blood of a hero, so it is called the hero flower.

In terms of its habits, it not only has a very good growth ability, but also likes sunlight very much. It is like a hero who strives for progress. Therefore, kapok flowers have always been a symbol of great heroes. It is also known as the city flower of Kaohsiung, Guangzhou and Panzhihua, which is very majestic.

2. Morphological characteristics

It is a large deciduous tree that can generally grow to about 25 meters, and its bark is grayish white. Its branches are very flat, the leaves are about 10-16cm long, hairless, and gradually pointed at the top. Its flowers are red, sometimes orange-red, and the petals are oblong and obovate. It usually blooms in March and April, and the fruits will grow and mature in summer.