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Weird hanging leaves in Isola, Madagascar Coralbush,Isola,Jatropha multifida,Madagascar Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Weird hanging leaves in Isola, Madagascar

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    WildFlower
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    These are the digitate leaves of the Coralbush.
    http://carlasabandar.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/a-review-of-jatropha-multifida-linn.pdf     Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      That is a truly impressive identification based on those leaves alone. May I ask, are you a trained biologist, or just an incredibly knowledgeable hobbyist? Posted 12 years ago
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        WildFlower
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        Few plants have leaves like these so it was easy to find it. I also recognised the flowers I had identified earlier. I am a molecular biologist with a background in agronomy. I know some of the species, but for most of them knowing the basics only helps in directing the search. Posted 12 years ago

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The Coralbush

Jatropha multifida is a small tree or shrub, commonly 3-7 feet tall, but may reach 20 feet, in the Jatropha genus.

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Similar species: Malpighiales
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Uploaded Jan 31, 2013. Captured Sep 10, 2012 15:38.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO280
  • 105mm