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Chainfruit, Prickly Alyxia

Alyxiaruscifolia

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Alyxia (al-IKS-ee-uh)
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Species
ruscifolia (rus-kih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Alyxia sharpei
Gynopogon pugioniformis
Gynopogon ruscifolius
Pulassarium ruscifolium
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Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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