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Plumbago Bush

Plumbago auriculata

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Field Notes

Description:

Large bush with multiple clusters of Blue flowers South African plant once used to treat lead poisoning. Blossoms are sticky.

Habitat:

Often found as hedges here in Venice, Florida

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ceherzog
Have you ever heard the expression..."Plumbago, for your summer blues." ? Well...there it is.

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedJune 20, 2011

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