Boa Constrictor #1 pug They have long strappy leaves

They have long strappy leaves and fragrant trumpet-shaped pink flowers that grow in clusters

and are considered a weed by many people

Once the male has fulfilled his biological function of mating

in order to help them to preserve moisture as they enter a dormant state through the winter

When these striking petals drop away they leave an attractive seed head

Boa Constrictor #1 pug They have long strappy leavesA close up portrait of a boa constrictor. The boa constrictor is a species of large, non venomous, heavy bodied snake. The boa constrictor is found in tropical South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. Their jaws are lined with small, hooked teeth for grabbing and holding prey while they wrap their muscular bodies around their victim, squeezing until it suffocates. They will eat almost anything they can catch, including birds, monkeys,