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Eden_Ranch Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic(Zone 11) Oct 06, 2020

Anyone out there recognize this plant?
Need help in identifying it.
Currently growing in the Dominican republic, but plant is not from here.

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Martynt Truro, United Kingdom Oct 06, 2020

Yes it is Calotropis procera. It is an African Asian milkweed that is naturalised throughout the tropics. I have seen it in Sahara, Brazil, Canary Islands and Cuba.

It is quite pretty which probably helps to explain it's wide range. Seeds are efficiently distributed by the winds. A good food source for Monarch butterflies and their larvae.

Wish I could grow one in UK but the winter would kill it I am sure.

Best wishes

Martyn

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Eden_Ranch Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic(Zone 11) Oct 06, 2020

Thank you so much Martyn!
This plant has many uses, one of which I will utilize in the regeneration of the farm here in the DR. If you ever visit the Caribbean island look me up and I will provide you with as many starters as you can tuck away in your luggage!
Thank you again!

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Martynt Truro, United Kingdom Apr 22, 2024

Quote from Eden_Ranch :
Thank you so much Martyn!
This plant has many uses, one of which I will utilize in the regeneration of the farm here in the DR. If you ever visit the Caribbean island look me up and I will provide you with as many starters as you can tuck away in your luggage!
Thank you again!


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