Sunday, June 8, 2014

Day 99


Hamelia Patens

Firebush

The Firebush is native to Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.  It is also commonly known as the hummingbird bush, as it is a huge attraction to hummingbirds as well as butterflies.  The Firebush produces small berries which turn from red to black that are edible.  It is used in herbal medicine to treat a range of ailments from athlete's foot to headaches and even asthma. It is a must have for any butterfly garden.





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