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Coleus sp.

Solenostemon sp.

Description:

Twin opposing variegated leaves at each level with serrations around the leaves.

Habitat:

Wet areas in shade. Grows as a native plant here.

Notes:

So many things grow wild here that are used as house plants elsewhere.

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3 Comments

JosephBullock
JosephBullock 12 years ago

The plants flowered recently. I had not seen a Coleus bloom before.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 13 years ago

Gorgeous plant.

LarsKorb
LarsKorb 13 years ago

wow...what a beatiful leaf

JosephBullock
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JosephBullock

Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Spotted on Jun 5, 2010
Submitted on Apr 27, 2011

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