The correct answer is C. Erythrina.
Erythrina is a genus of about 130 species of flowering plants in the pea family Fabaceae. The genus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Erythrina species are commonly known as coral trees, coral beans, or fire trees. They are characterized by their showy flowers, which are often red, orange, or yellow. The flowers are borne in racemes or panicles, and they are often fragrant. The leaves are compound, and they are usually arranged oppositely on the stem. The fruits are pods, and they contain several seeds.
Erythrina species are used for a variety of purposes. They are often planted as ornamental trees, and they are also used in traditional medicine. Some species are used as food, and others are used to produce dyes and other products.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- Quercus is a genus of about 600 species of trees and shrubs in the beech family Fagaceae. The genus is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and it includes the oak trees. Oaks are characterized by their lobed leaves, which are often acorns.
- Dipterocarps are a family of about 700 species of trees in the order Malvales. The family is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. Dipterocarps are characterized by their large, showy flowers, which are often fragrant. The flowers are borne in panicles, and they are often followed by large, woody fruits.
- Ziziphus is a genus of about 60 species of trees and shrubs in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. The genus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World. Ziziphus species are characterized by their small, simple leaves, which are often spiny. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and they are borne in racemes or panicles. The fruits are drupes, and they are often edible.