Cocobolo Tree Farm 
Central America's Premier Nursery
Spicy Jatropha, Peregina
This shrub or small tree has beautiful flowers and unusual leaves. Hummingbirds love this plant. The seeds of this plant are being studied by the bio-deisel fuel industry although another species of this is more popular for this.
Plant Characteristics
Dimensions at Maturity
- Height: 8 to 10 ft
Flowers
dark scarlet
Bloom Cycle
all year
Additional Information
Aesthetic Combinations
The leaves and flowers of this plant create a nice lacy airy contrast to some plants with more dense leaves
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatropha_integerrima
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2447/#b
Tags
drought tolerant, evergreen
Precautions
Do not ingest . All parts of the plant are poisonous.
