Erythrina crista-galli is a deciduous flowering tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is known for its showy and bright red flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant has a single trunk and can grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. The leaves are large, green, and trifoliate. The bark is smooth and greyish-brown in color. The flowers are arranged in clusters and are followed by seed pods that are brown and cylindrical in shape.