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Jamaican Poinsettia

Euphorbia punicea

Photo by SargonR
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Field Notes

Description:

Jamaican Poinsettia found in the botanical garden surrounding the Hale Koa Hotel, near Fort DeRussy, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
SargonR
Good call, thanks. Based on your lead, I am going to go with "Jamaican Poinsettia", Euphorbia punicea.
Dan Doucette
Not sure which species, but it's a Euphorbia for sure. Looks a little bit like a poinsettia.

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The Color Red
Achilles Tang
O'ahu, Hawai'i
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedApril 16, 2014

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