Sesbania grandiflora, commonly known as Vegetable Hummingbird, is a fast-growing deciduous tree or large shrub native to the moist deciduous forests, as well as wetlands and riverbanks of Southeast Asia and New Guinea. It can reach heights of 8 to 15 meters with a spread of 4 to 10 meters. The tree has a slender form, with light green pinnate leaves and large, showy flowers that can be white, red, or pink, blooming throughout the year in its native range. The flowers are quite ornamental and are followed by long, thin, flat green pods resembling beans.

Vegetable Hummingbird is valued for its rapid growth and the edible nature of its flowers and leaves, which are used in various Southeast Asian and South Asian cuisines. It is also planted as an ornamental tree in tropical and subtropical regions for its attractive flowers and as a living fence in agricultural fields. This species prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade and requires a well-drained soil, although it is adaptable to various soil types. It is highly sensitive to frost and cannot tolerate cold climates. While it has low water needs, it thrives with regular watering in cultivation. Potential problems include susceptibility to root rot in poorly drained soils and pests such as aphids and caterpillars.CC BY-SA 4.0