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Thespesia grandiflora

Thespesia grandiflora, most commonly known as maga and maga colorada, and also erroneously referred to as amapola, is a tree in the Malvaceae family of the rosids clade endemic to Puerto Rico, where its flower is officially recognized as the national flower of Puerto Rico. Originally native to the humid, lower limestone mountains of the Cordillera Central and the Northern Karst Belt in the western and north-central regions of the main island, it grows everywhere in the archipelago due to its extensive cultivation. The maga is mostly used as an ornamental plant, but like the related portia, its wood is also valued for its durable timber. It is grown as an ornamental tree in Florida, Hawaii, Honduras, and various Caribbean islands.

Flower
The flower of the maga tree is the official national flower of Puerto Rico. The flowers are red to pink in color with year-round flowering. The flowers are five-petalled with prominent pistils. Pendents on long stems can be observed. The fruits have three or four seeds. The leaves have an alternate arrangement on stems. ==Tree==
Tree
The maga tree grows to reach about 50 feet in height and 20 feet across. The bark of the tree is dark-colored with noticeably furrowed texture. The hard wood of the tree is considered durable and termite resistant, as a result is often used for fence posts and furniture. ==References==
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