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Jatropha integerrima

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. 

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