This naturalized ornamental garden plant is native to the West Indies.

Flower Color: White

Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall or more

Description: The flowers are up to 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) long, tubular, and star-like with 5, narrow, pointed lobes. Although the flowers have a jasmine-like appearance, they are not fragrant. The fruit is a drooping green capsule. The leaves are green, sessile, oblanceolate, and pinnately lobed with pointed, toothed lobes. The lower leaves are in a basal rosette, while the stem leaves are alternate. grows in moist, shady, lowland areas with moderate rainfall.

Special Characteristics

Poisonous – The milky white sap is very poisonous and irritating. Do not get the sap in your eyes as it can cause blindness. Wear gardening gloves when handling this plant.