Cercis siliquastrum

Cercis siliquastrum is a type of tree. It has pretty pink flowers that look like hearts and sometimes grow directly on the branches of the tree! When the flowers are done blooming, they turn into long, flat pods that look like bean pods. These pods can be used to make necklaces, but they are not for eating because they are poisonous. The tree likes to grow in warm places and can often be found in places like the Mediterranean.