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Description:

The flower measures about 6cm long and is a bright fuschia pink, and it grows like a weed in the rainy season (Jan-May) - in fact some think it is a weed.

Habitat:

Amongst rocks, side of the road and it appears happy everywhere

Notes:

Some have suggested a busy lizzie but I don't think so. I imagine it must be a flower that was introduced years ago by the British ... or maybe not! Please help :)

1 Species ID Suggestions

Marvel of Peru
Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa


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4 Comments

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 8 years ago

Yup, looks like you both got it.

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 8 years ago

I agree with Machi...Looks like M. jalapa to my eyes.

Machi
Machi 8 years ago

Looks like a Mirabilis to me.

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 8 years ago

Welcome to Noah Zomba! Nice to see you join. This does look familiar. I'm not sure if its Impatiens or not but I think a friend at work will know.

zombaforestlodge
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zombaforestlodge

Zomba, Southern, Malawi

Spotted on May 6, 2015
Submitted on Sep 1, 2015

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