Such a little flower the Fetterbush has, with its curled ends and pink color but this flowering plant maybe cute it is poisonous.
Fetterbush | December 2019 | Alice Mary Herden
The Fetterbush thrives near wet areas and is native to Florida.
Fetterbush | December 2019 | Alice Mary Herden
Once they have completed their bloom and fruit stages, they will produce seeds, as in the above photo.
Links
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/extension/4h/plants/Fetterbush/index.html
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr323
https://www.fnps.org/plants/plant/lyonia-lucida
https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=LYLU3
As always, be careful when handling flowers and plants on your hikes. Learn which plants/flowers are harmful to you and wildlife.
Categories: Flowering Shrubs, Native Plants, Nature Photography
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