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Bellyache Bush, Black Physicnut, Cotton-leaf Physicnut

Jatropha gossypiifolia

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This is a shrub very common in Kuttanad. Its fruits are as big or small as peanuts. I was tempted to fry them and eat it. The color of its leaves display different share from green to red. Out-competes native vegetation. Takes over extensive sections of river frontage reducing biodiversity. Poisonous to native animals. Tips for preventing weeds. http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/plants/weeds-...

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Thank you Lenny for the ID.

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Spotted on May 10, 2014
Submitted on May 11, 2014

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