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Hamelia patens -Mexican Firebush This is a popular plant in San Antonio because it attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. Fall,Geotagged,Hamelia patens,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Hamelia patens -Mexican Firebush

This is a popular plant in San Antonio because it attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds.

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"Hamelia patens" is a large perennial shrub or small tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, that is native to the American subtropics and tropics. Its range extends from Florida in the southern United States to as far south as Argentina. Common names include firebush, hummingbird bush, scarlet bush and redhead.

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by DebRich
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By DebRich

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Uploaded Aug 10, 2020. Captured Nov 22, 2011 12:02 in 216 W Magnolia Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA.
  • NIKON D5100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm