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Mexican fire-plant

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[fahyuhr-plant, -plahnt] / ˈfaɪərˌplænt, -ˌplɑnt /

noun

  1. a showy plant, Euphorbia heterophylla, of the spurge family, growing in the central U.S. to central South America, having red or mottled red and white bracts.


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Kochia, more commonly known as "Burning Bush" or "Mexican Fire-Plant," is a charming thing all through the season.

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