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Asclepiadaceae; Arabic-Ashkar, Oshur

Calotropis procera

Photo by Karan Raghwa
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Description:

This picture was taken at Swehain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Its a desert tree/shrub, with milky juice. Stems with white corky bark.
Big flowers

Habitat:

Its a desert plant. Widely found in UAE

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A common plant here in Sinai, too! Love their purple flowers.

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

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