can anyone identify this plant? - Page 20

todobien · #**191** 08-07-2008, 07:33 PM

here in florida we call it a thistle bush. i don't know how toxic they are but they do sting if you brush up against them. t

Rocky · #**192** 08-07-2008, 07:42 PM

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Norma Rosa · #**193** 08-08-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ezequiel

Yes, if i'm not confused Almond is the Nuts inside the Almendra.

Almendra: The tree, the whole fruit, the nut

Seagrapes: In San Pedro de Macorís they are called "uvas de playa". They are not just for the birds. They are delicious!

reese_in_va · #**194** 08-09-2008, 10:53 AM

Well I guess I should pop in for a visit here. I am back and have much to catch up on.
Thanks to everyone who has posted. There is so much information in this thread and this was exactly the purpose when the initial post was started. I am so happy to see the progress of identifying these specimens in the DR. There are many more pictures coming and I look forward to posting them and learning all about these plants.
Many thanks again to all who have participated with there plethora of plant knowledge, folk lores and personal experiences. There is much work for me to do, reading all the reply's, I have been away for quite sometime, life away from the computer called and as many of you know priorities are priorities.
Also I will update and post a new segment of the compost blog, which has been idle/ dormant for a month too long.
Thanks again everyone!

sokitoumi · #**195** 08-09-2008, 11:10 AM

glad to have helped in a small way- look foreward to your shi----compost blog

reese_in_va · #**196** 08-12-2008, 08:59 AM

Well here is a plant found on our finca. It's native to Madagascar and is a succulent with pale rose colored flowers. It has many medicinal uses and is very drought tolerant. Glycosides from this plant are made into a drug that are used in a treatment for congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart beats). This plant is also toxic to land grazing animals.
Anyone know what this plant is?

reese_in_va · #**197** 08-20-2008, 09:34 AM

Here's another look at this amazing plant.
It literally shoots off new plants from it's discarded leaves.

Anybody recognize this now?

sokitoumi · #**198** 08-20-2008, 10:17 AM

its a new one to me - madagascar has a lot of things not found anywhere else though

reese_in_va · #**199** 08-31-2008, 09:29 AM

Ok folks, this plant is not getting the attention it deserves.
The name is Kalanchoe. It is from the Crassulaceae family and the species (I believe) is pinnata. Also known as miracle leaf, air-plant, mother-of-millions, mexican love plant and bruja to name just a few.
This perennial succulent has numerous medicinal uses. Here are some examples:
muscle relaxant
kills bacteria, fungi and viruses
fever suppresant
pain reliever
blocks histamine
cough remedy
reduces inflammation
lowers cholesterol
gets rid of heartburn
all sorts of skin ailments

This plant should be planted right next to your aloe. But beware! As you can see from the pictures it will spread like crazy. little shoots will literally grow from it's scalloped shaped leaves. Hence the name "mother-of-millions".
I have some if any one is interested in this multi-use healer. Drop me a PM.

solisdad2000 · #**200** 09-01-2008, 12:22 AM

It's Argemone mexicana (Devil's Fig, Prickly Poppy), originally from Mexico. It probably got brought here by someone who wanted it for their garden, from which it escaped (like the damned ferns that smother the mountains around Casabito). As you guessed, it has some suggested medicinal use. As it's fairly harmless and rather decorative, there' s no need to remove it unless it somehow offends you. Try the Latin name with Google or Wikipedia if you want to know more.