Photos taken on April 4, 2007
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Cnidoscolus stimulosus (three photos above) with common name Tread-softly is an extremely attractive Florida native dwarf plant. Its leaves are shaped to look almost like dark green snowflakes. Petals are brilliantly white, they seem velvety soft. The softness ends with the petals, though. The whole plant is covered with long, glass-like, stinging hairs.
Propagation: by seeds.
Size: up to 12 inches tall, clumps usually wider than taller.
Care: prune old stems.
Growing conditions: well-drained to fairly moist sandy spot, full sun. Zones 8-11.
Blooming season: year round in south, spring through summer northward.
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