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What is this #291181

Asked November 21, 2015, 10:09 AM EST

I can not identify this tree. It gets green pepper looking seed pods and very tiny red flowers.

Pasco County Florida

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The plant in the photos is Jatropha gossypifolia, or bellyache bush. All parts are considered poisonous, especially the seed.

Beth Schecklehoff Replied December 14, 2015, 9:41 PM EST

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What is this #291181

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