Tuesday, May 22, 2018

May 22, 2018

Location: Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Palm Bay

This is Poinsettia cyathophora,
Also called Wild Pointsettia or Painted Leaf
The red bracts make it resemble the holiday plant
It's common in Florida, including the Keys.

(Thanks to David Simpson for the ID help.)

Sources: Wild South Florida Naturally Wild - Painted Leaf

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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