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Sparrmannia

Sparrmannia africana

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Description:

Sparmannia africana (African hemp, African linden) is an ornamental plant of Sparrmannia genus in the Tiliaceae family, which is native to Africa. Angiosperm Phylogeny Group places the genus within the Malvaceae family

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African Hemp

Sparmannia africana

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craigwilliams
Amazing plant. Check out the video: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparrmannia_africana

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