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Spicy Jatropha

Jatropha integerrima

Description:

Also known as Spicy Jatropha, this evergreen is native to the Caribbean Islands. Extremely beautiful, the seeds, fruit, and sap of this plant are toxic if ingested. It is very drought tolerant and will tolerate full sun, thus making it a low-maintenance ornamental.

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3 Comments

nivedc
nivedc 11 years ago

Thank you, Yuko.
And thank you, S. Frazier, for the correction.

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 11 years ago

Hello. Please use the common name you cite for the common name rather than repeat the scientific name already properly entered as the scientific nmae. Thanks

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

Stunning beauty!

nivedc
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nivedc

Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Feb 16, 2013
Submitted on Mar 16, 2013

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