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Name: Jatropha
cardiophylla Common Name: Sangre de Cristo, Heartleaf Limberbush Flower Color: Pale yellowish Plant Type: Shrub, Perennial, Deciduous Height: To 4 feet (1.2 m) tall or more Date Observed: August 4, 2004 Notes: The tubular flowers are small and inconspicuous. The heart-shaped leaves with reddish petioles appear after the summer rains. The stems are unusually flexible and contain a clear sap that dries to create permanent, blood-like stains on clothing. |
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