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Family Bombacaceae

HAWAII - CULTIVATED

Pseudobombax ellipticum

UH Manoa, Oahu

SHAVING BRUSH TREE

Ornamental tree native to Central America.  Flowers pink or white, about 6 inches in diameter.  Young branches green, new leaves dark red.  Leaves are dropped prior to flowering.