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Gomphocarpus physocarpus Asclepias Physocarpus Oscar seed pod. The plant prefers moderate moisture, as well as sandy and well-drained soil and full sun. something not seen much in the wild anymore. Butterfly Milk Weed Balloon Plant ( wild species growing in the everglades rare to find. Asclepias Physocarpus Oscar,Balloonplant,Botany,Butterfly Milk Weed Balloon Plant,CloseUp,Detail,Florida,Flower,Flowers,Geotagged,Gomphocarpus physocarpus,Plant,Seed Pods,Spring,United States,balloon cotton-bush,bishop's balls,nailhead,nature,photo by T.G Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Gomphocarpus physocarpus

Asclepias Physocarpus Oscar seed pod. The plant prefers moderate moisture, as well as sandy and well-drained soil and full sun. something not seen much in the wild anymore. Butterfly Milk Weed Balloon Plant ( wild species growing in the everglades rare to find.

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  1. Bonus beetle included :) Posted 9 years ago
    1. It is more likely a bug nymph. Posted 9 years ago

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''Gomphocarpus physocarpus'', commonly known as hairy balls, balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop's balls, nailhead, or swan plant, is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae, related to the milkweeds. The plant is native to southeast Africa, but it has been widely naturalized as it is often used as an ornamental plant.

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by nomad2326
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Uploaded Jul 6, 2016. Captured Jun 18, 2016 14:12 in FL-25, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321, USA.
  • NIKON D3200
  • f/14.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO200
  • 50mm