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Brunfelsia pauciflora
Tropical shrub, up to about 3m high. Blooms in Spring, with flowers starting off purple, then fading to white over the course of a few days, hence the common name.
Native to woodland areas of Brazil. Popular garden plant in tropical and subtropical locations. This is a forest plant, and prefers mixed shade.
Member of the Solanaceae or Nightshade family. As such, all parts of this plant are poisonous!
Spotted on Mar 4, 2012
Submitted on Mar 4, 2012
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