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Spicy Jatropha

Jatropha integerrima

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Field Notes

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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Jatropha integerrima

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Comments (3)
nivedc
Thank you, Yuko. And thank you, S. Frazier, for the correction.
Scott Frazier
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
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PublishedMarch 16, 2013

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