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May 13, 2016 5:54 AM CST
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Hi I have a small tree or large bush its called a spinach tree has papya leaves and puts off little white tiny flowers. Butterfly magnet!!. It is always loaded with them zebras and swallowtails others i have no clue what there name is grows very easy. Smiling
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May 19, 2016 4:32 PM CST
Name: Linda Williams
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Hi! That must be Chaya. I've heard it's a good nectar plant, as well as being edible, but have never grown any.
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May 19, 2016 4:52 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)
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You should add your photos of Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) to the database mkb136!
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May 24, 2016 10:59 AM CST
Name: Robin
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It just took one look at those fine looking leaves to know it wouldn't be hardy in my zone. Thanks for the ID Linda & Leslie!
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May 24, 2016 11:20 AM CST
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Hi it grows fast and air layers easy I would grow it and as fall approaches I would air layer a few for the following year and go again. Even though I live in Fla we still get down to 20's only takes one time to get them. So I go through alot of work to keep what I have.
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