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Firebush

Hamelia patens

Description:

Photo take naer home in jungle path this is a common plant in this area is a bush like about 1 mt tall it´s flowers are bright red. leafs about 12-13 cm long.This tropical shrub is known for two attributes. First, the plant shows colors that would make any blaze proud.The flowers of the firebush are reddish-orange, small, and tubular. If pollinated, they are followed by a many-seeded berry which ripens black. The flowers are transient things opening around the middle of the night and wilting by midday.

Habitat:

Found on tropical and subtropical habitats.

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2 Comments

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Thanks Alice :)

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Firebush, Hummingbirds love it!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Spotted by
Gerardo Aizpuru

Mexico

Spotted on Jun 17, 2012
Submitted on Jun 17, 2012

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