Erythrina crista-galli Erythrina crista-galli Erythrina crista-galli, often known as the cockspur coral tree, is a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae, native to Argentina, Uruguay, southern Brazil and Paraguay. It is widely planted as a street or garden tree in other countries, notably in California. It is known by several common names within South America: ', ' (Spanish), "" (Portuguese) and the more ambiguous "bucaré", to name a few. Its specific epithet "crista-galli" means "cock's comb" in Latin. The ceibo is the national tree of Argentina, and its flower the national flower of Argentina and Uruguay. This species characteristically grows wild in
National Museum of the American Sailor throughout the country; emphasizing the story of turning civilians into Sailors, and of those Sailors' contributions to the protection of the nation. The museum also offers guided tours, a lecture series, military band concerts, and STEM-based educational programing. An active volunteer corps participates in all museum functions. The museum’s collection is open to the general public for academic research via appointment. National Museum of the American Sailor The National Museum of the American Sailor (formerly the Great Lakes Naval Museum) is one of 10 Navy Museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. As an official Department