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Jatropha gossipifolia - Bellyache Bush/Tree


Jatropha gossipifolia - Bellyache Bush/Tree (Jatropha gossipifolia)

My Bellyache tree is growing like crazy. This one popped up by itself about 2 years ago. I have these popping everywhere in the front and back yards. Photo taken July 30, 2011.



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Wonderful name for a tree .I suspect there's a reason for that name :o)))

10 Aug, 2011

 

Palmate:

The seeds are highly toxic!

11 Aug, 2011

 

Was thinking the same thing mushy. :o)

11 Aug, 2011



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