A: Crown-of-Thorns, Euphorbia milii, a native of Madagascar, is a common garden plant in southern states, especially Florida. It grows best in cold hardiness zones 10-11 which means South Florida for us. Typically it will die back during harsh, ... READ MORE
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A: Larkspur or delphinium is grown as an annual here in Northeast Florida, but in northern and western parts of the U.S. it can be a perennial. It can easily be propagated by seed and is often available as a beautiful plant in the spring. Check ... READ MORE
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A: Thanks for bringing in a specimen of this large plant. It most likely belongs to the genus, Crotalaria. There are approximately 600 species of Crotalaria worldwide. I believe your plant is a Showy rattlebox. If it is Showy rattlebox, Crotalaria ... READ MORE
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A: The vine you are describing is most likely Carolina jasmine, Gelsemium sempervirens, and also called Yellow jessamine or Carolina jessamine. This vine is found in forest or natural areas in open woods and thickets. Carolina jasmine is native ... READ MORE
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Brugmansia spp. (Datura spp.) Common Name(s):Angel's trumpet Category:Poisonous Plants Comment:A small tree growing 6-15 ft in container and 35 ft in ground has softly hairy young stems, leaves, flower, and fruit. The leaf is ovate ... READ MORE
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