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Lion's Tail

Leonotis leonurus

Photo by Mick G
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26.3467, -80.0857

Field Notes

Description:

4 to 5 foot tall sprawling shrub with green strap shaped veined leaves attached to a green stem. Orange "flowers" (possibly bracts due to other structure on plant). Green bundles of what appear to be compound green flowers located at stem axils.

Habitat:

Shady garden setting in front of the Boynton Beach library. Loam highly organic soil.

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Leonotis leonurus

Species ID Suggestions

Lion's Tail

Leonotis leonurus

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Dan Doucette
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Comments (2)
Mick G
Thanks for the comments and ID @dandoucette and @drP
drP
Pretty plant, and great Latin name!

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedMarch 29, 2013

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