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Mouse Trap Tree

Uncarina grandidieri

Photo by ceherzog
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Sticky, hairy leaves

Notes:

The botanist who gave me the plant said it is in the Sesame family.

Species ID Suggestions

Mouse trap tree, Succulent Sesame

Uncarina grandidieri

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Little Rex
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Comments (2)
ceherzog
Thanks Little Rex...Mouse Trap Tree is a good commonname due to the stickiness of the leaves.
Little Rex
Very nice spot! The flower looks so grand!
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PublishedApril 21, 2011

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