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Devil's Backbone

Pedilanthus Tithymaloides

Photo by MistyWood
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Zig zag stems. Upright, bushy, small shrub. Pink bract-cups resembling slippers to 1/2" long

Species ID Suggestions

Devil's Backbone

Pedilanthus Tithymaloides
angel_ansh
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Comments (1)
angel_ansh
We call this one Japanese Poinsettia. It is believed to be a potential source of hydrocarbons. But I'm not aware of any studies proving if it's true.
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PublishedJune 15, 2012

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