Jatropha gossypiifolia
(Bellyache bush)
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FAMILY |
Euphorbiaceae |
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Species |
Jatropha gossypiifolia |
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Common name(s) |
Bellyache bush (CLASS 2) |
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Flower colour; life form |
Flowers red. Shrubs or small tree to 4 m tall. |
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Distinguishing features |
Leaves alternate, 3-5-lobed, young leaves deep purple in colour. Clusters of sticky gland-tipped hairs prominent. Flowers red; fruit a 3-lobed capsule, seeds released explosively. Plants with poisonous properties. |
