Ecklon spurflower

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Plectranthus ecklonii

Ecklon spurflower, a reference photo
Photo: Yucalyptus · CC0 (licence)

Plectranthus ecklonii, commonly known as tall spurflower and Ecklon spurflower, is a shrub from the mint family Lamiaceae, native to South Africa. The habitat includes forest or shaded situations near the coast.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Ecklon spurflower being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Species
Plectranthus ecklonii

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