Achyranthes aspera Common name: Prickly Chaff Flower, Devil's whip, is a plant species of the family Amaranthaceae. It is distributed throughout the tropical world. It can be found in many places more and more like an introduced species and a common weed. It is an invasive species in some areas, including many Pacific Island environments.
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Devil's horsewhip - Achyranthes aspera L.
Ceylon Firedragon - Acalypha wilkesiana
Tropical evergreen shrub (in hot climates), widely cultivated for its beautiful rounded, copper-brown leaves with white to pink margins.Bears green or copper colored kitten-like clusters periodically throughout the year . A colorful addition to any sunny garden. Often used in place of annual flowers for its colorful foliage leaves up to 8 inches. Excellent for use in well-drained containers.
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