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Devil's Backbone

Pedilanthus Tithymaloides

Description:

Zig zag stems. Upright, bushy, small shrub. Pink bract-cups resembling slippers to 1/2" long

1 Species ID Suggestions

angel_ansh
angel_ansh 11 years ago
Devil's Backbone
Pedilanthus Tithymaloides


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1 Comment

angel_ansh
angel_ansh 11 years ago

We call this one Japanese Poinsettia. It is believed to be a potential source of hydrocarbons. But I'm not aware of any studies proving if it's true.

MistyWood
Spotted by
MistyWood

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2012
Submitted on Jun 15, 2012

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