Locally called dapdap or bagbag (Ilk). The tree loses its leaves
In summer, then profusely blooms. Its bright red flowers break
the monotonous dry landscape. Recently, a pandemic caused by
a wasp virtually killed every standing tree in the tropics. Seldom
can we find a flowering dapdap tree today. Painting by AVRotor
depicting the demise of a once beautiful tree species.
Red, red, oh, the bleeding drops of red,
Erythrina, Erythrina;
stain my palms and feet and my side
and I shall never doubt Him again,
nevermore, nevermore!
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