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Loasa vulcanica is a shrub from Ecuador in the Loasaceae (Loasa) family, known for its white flowers with striking banded staminodes. Its leaves carry stinging hairs, so handle it with care.
Loasa vulcanica is a shrub in the family Loasaceae native to Ecuador. The solitary 2.5 cm (0.98 in) flowers have five white, concave petals, each with a cluster of stamens resting in the cavity. There are also five heart-shaped staminodes with brightly colored concentric bands in this order: yellow, red, white, red and yellow. The simple, large-toothed leaves are covered with stinging hairs.
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