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Sebastiana, Mexican Jumping Bean

Sebastianapavoniana

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Species

pavoniana (pav-on-ee-AY-na)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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keithp2012

West Babylon, NY (Zone 7a) | February 2012 | neutral

Does anyone sell seeds of this plant that dont have caterpillars inside as to actually grow them?

Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | December 2008 | neutral

The seed capsules of this desert shrub are commonly sold as novelty items known as "mexican jumping beans." Their sporadic twitching and...Read More

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