prickly umbrella (Wercklea ferox)
Wercklea ferox is a distinctive Costa Rican plant known for its very large leaves and stems covered in irritating stinging hairs. Its ferox name describes its potent.
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Synonyms
Hibiscus ferox Hook.
Hibiscus trichromathus R.E.Fr.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyMalvaceae
- genusWercklea
- speciesWercklea ferox