While there are many “tried and true” flowering shrubs for our area, there is one that stands out as an almost “fool-proof” selection. The shrub/small tree known as Jatropha integerrima,

Jatropha was once touted as the new wunderkind plant for biofuel. What is a Jatropha curcas tree? The tree or bush grows in any type of soil at a rapid rate, is toxic, and produces fuel fit for diesel engines. Get more Jatropha tree info in this article.

Jatropha is a flowering shrub, on your solution for Florida-Friendly gardening from the University of Florida's Center for Land Use Efficiency.

Jatropha

jatropha plant

A perennial tropical beauty. Like many euphorbias, all parts are toxic.

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10” Jatropha Standard 3.5-4.5'