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Blumenbachia exalata

Botanic Family
Loasaceae
Author
Weigend

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Geographical Habitats

Natural Habitats

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Fruiting Times

Trailing or scandent hairy herb to 1.5m, twining stems. Hairy leaves to 140mm x 120mm with 2-4 lobes. Axillary dichasia of 2-5 flowers, subtended by 2 bracts to 10mm long, calyx tube 12mm x 3mm with lobes 2mm x 1.5mm, 5 green, yellow or greenish-white petals 8mm x 2mm, with red in centre. Twisted hairy capsule 18mm x 8mm.

Stinging hairs

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