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Forum: Plant and Tree Identification Replies: 5, Views: 58

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annette_c
Eustis, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 3, 2009
12:09 PM
Post #7237220
I think this came from a shrub type plant. Someone brought it to me to id. I'm clueless.
It has reddish petioles and serrated leaves.

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annette_c
Eustis, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 3, 2009
12:09 PM
Post #7237222
closeup of flowers

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Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a)
November 3, 2009
06:03 PM
Post #7238303
Look like one of the weedy mallow type?
Darwiniensis
Darwin
Australia
November 3, 2009
06:16 PM
Post #7238370
Looks to me like Jatropha gossypifolia- Bellyache Bush.
Malus2006
Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a)
November 3, 2009
06:21 PM
Post #7238393
Sure look like Jatropha gossypifolia!
annette_c
Eustis, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 3, 2009
07:01 PM
Post #7238524
That is it. Thanks everyone for helping me id this. I thought it might be in the euphorbaceae family, but wasn't sure.

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