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Buddha belly plant

Jatropha podagrica

Photo by JosephBullock
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Field Notes

Description:

Tree with red globular blooms. Yellow centers. The leaves are large.

Habitat:

This was in a sunny area.

Notes:

An outdoor Park 15 km West of Antananarivo.

Species ID Suggestions

Buddha belly plant

Jatropha podagrica

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Dan Doucette
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Comments (8)
Dan Doucette
Great, thanks Joseph. I actually keep my fairly short and pruned to encourage to trunk to grow fatter. The swollen base of mine is about 5" in diameter. It flowers all the time too.
Ashish
Yes Dan leafs are very helpful to identify species of shrubs and herbs correctly.
JosephBullock
I will. I did take a picture of the whole tree that had been zealously pruned :) It is now added.
Dan Doucette
No problem Joseph. In the future it would be great if you could add a pic of the leaves or entire plant to go with your flower close ups to help with ID. Thanks!
Ashish
Dan Thanks from me to..checkout my new spotting..
JosephBullock
I had no idea what it was. Thanks for your ID Dan.

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The Color Red
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PublishedMay 21, 2011

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