Canary Nettle (Sphedamnocarpus Pruriens) is a perennial shrub, climber in the Malpighiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Sphedamnocarpus pruriens is a slender, climbing shrublet or climber native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, characterized by twining, hairy stems and velvety hairy leaves arranged in rings.

Canary Nettle
Sphedamnocarpus Pruriens
Sphedamnocarpus pruriens is a slender, climbing shrublet or climber native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, characterized by twining, hairy stems and velvety hairy leaves arranged in rings.
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