Madeira Island
October 3, 2019
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Above: Iresine Herbstii, colourful, manicured bushes in the centre of the Botanical Gardens.
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1 to 13 show views within the Botanical Gardens ...
... #1 Hibiscus Sabdariffa, or Roselle, from West Africa.
... #2 is one of the many lizards that inhabit Madeira, pretty much the only reptile on the island.
... #3 Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, or China Rose or "Shoeblackplant", from China.
... #5 and #6 Phoenix Dactylifera, or Date Palm, from Northern Africa.
... #7 to #9 are views in the southern part of the Botanical Gardens.
... #10 to #13 Iresine Herbstii, sometimes called the Chicken Gizzard plant, manicured to form colourful patterns.
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