Score! But what is it?

[injunjoe]

Ok I kind of clipped this from a gas station, it was over grown!

It is growing as a shrub.

I had to have some cuttings!

Should I thank Ron now or wait?

Thanks; Joe

 

[Greensage45]

Sir, put the clippers down and step away from the plant!

LOL,

You have me stumped on this one; I will wait for further evidence before I render sentencing!

I am going to hear this on the news, mark my words! I can write the book all about how it all got started. row

Ron

 

[injunjoe]

Sir, put the clippers down and step away from the plant!

LOL,

You have me stumped on this one; I will wait for further evidence before I render sentencing!

I am going to hear this on the news, mark my words! I can write the book all about how it all got started. row

Ron

I wish I had my cam with me. The shrub is about 6' around and every tip is covered with these red flowers. As I drove by I thought it was the Flame Tree. On my trip back I just had to have a little. I was kind to the bush and thanked it.

 

[Lavender2]

Flame tree is close, but I think you have 'Firespike'.
It is extremely toxic, may cause severe allergic reaction, and is illegal to possess in your state.... ... of course I am kidding...
I know nothing about it, but pretty sure on the ID.
Beautiful bloom, I would have grabbed some too!

 

[Greensage45]

OMG

Homeland Security! Homeland Security! It is the Famed and Notorious "Joe from Florida", at it again!


Ron

 

[Broke Down Ranch]

Even DH is laughing at us this afternoon!

 

[injunjoe]

Flame tree is close, but I think you have 'Firespike'.
It is extremely toxic, may cause severe allergic reaction, and is illegal to possess in your state.... ... of course I am kidding...
I know nothing about it, but pretty sure on the ID.
Beautiful bloom, I would have grabbed some too!

Thank you! I will rub a little on Eby's (DW) arm tonight to see if it is safe for me to handle.

I will look around for that name.

 

[Lavender2]

Thank you! I will rub a little on Eby's (DW) arm tonight to see if it is safe for me to handle.

I have felt a bit of sympathy for your DW since I started lurking here...

I recalled that shrub from searching for shade plants for my daughter to grow when she lived in Texas. Good luck, hope it's a good one!

My poor DH is my look-out while I'm harvesting seeds or cuttings from plants everywhere we go. Yes, I get !
I never leave home without baggies in my pockets and a shovel in the van.
So far I have avoided hand cuffs, but it sure would be nice to have a more cooperative partner in crime!

 

[injunjoe]

That is the name for sure, thank you!
Odontonema strictum

It is a great butterfly plant also, bonus.

Eby is still awake so I'll have to wait for that trial.