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RE: Hardly Drab...the Duranta.

in #duranta • 6 years ago

this duranta plants very attractive.i like gardening.because its my hobby🌴🌾............
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Duranta erecta is a species of flowering shrub in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native from Mexico to South America and the Caribbean. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens throughout the world, ...FB_IMG_1523367294041.jpg
Family Name : Verbenaceae. Synonyms : Duranta plumiera, Duranta repens. Common Names : Golden Dew-Drop, Lilac-flowered Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry, Sky Flower, Brazilian Sky Flower, Kachang Puteh, Forget-Me-Not.FB_IMG_1523367285667.jpg description:- Duranta erecta
Duranta erecta is a sprawling shrub or (infrequently) a small tree . It can grow to 6 m (20 ft) tall and can spread to an equal width. Mature specimens possess axillary thorns , which are often absent on younger specimens. The leaves are light green, elliptic to ovate, opposite, and grow up to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long and 3.5 cm (1.4 in) broad, with a 1.5 cm petiole. The flowers are light-blue or lavender, produced in tight clusters located on terminal and axillary stems, blooming almost all year long. The fruit is a small globose yellow or orange berry , up to 11 mm (0.43 in) diameter and containing several seeds . [2] The leaves and berries of the plant are toxic , and are confirmed to have killed children, dogs and
cats . [3] However, songbirds eat the fruit without ill effects.FB_IMG_1523367360652.jpg cultivation:-Golden dewdrop is widely grown as an ornamental plant throughout tropical and warm subtropical regions. [4] Its showy flowers and fruit make it a desirable addition to gardens, and the blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds . [4] There are a wide variety of FB_IMG_1523367226961.jpgcultivars available, including 'alba', 'aurea', 'Aussie gold', 'gold mound', 'geisha girl', 'sapphire showers', and 'variegata'. thanks to sharing for your good post dear....friend.. @ctrl-alt-nwo