Hero flower is actually what we call kapok, because its flower is red, and its branches are very strong. It always presents a heroic gesture. When it blooms, the color seems to be red, so it is called Hero flower.
In terms of its habits, it not only has a very good growth ability, but also likes sunshine. It is like a hero who works hard. Therefore, kapok has always been a symbol of great heroes. It is also known as the city flower of Kaohsiung, Guangzhou and Panzhihua, very heroic.
It belongs to a large deciduous tree, which can grow to about 25m in general, and its bark is gray white. Its branches are very flat, the length of the leaves is about 10-16cm, glabrous, and the top is in the state of acuminate. Its flowers are red, sometimes orange red, and its petals are oblong and obovate. It usually blooms from March to April. In summer, the fruit will grow and mature.
