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HAVE: Delonix regia (red poinciana) seeds

19 years ago

Have a small quantity of these. Common as mud here, but could be interesting for people down south who might try growing them in pots or as a bonsai. (I know I would have done that when living in Melb.) Chances are they mightn't even germinate, but it's fun to try.

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