Dicliptera resupinata
Dicliptera resupinata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Genus: | Dicliptera |
Species: | D. resupinata |
Binomial name | |
Dicliptera resupinata (Vahl) Juss. | |
Dicliptera resupinata (Arizona foldwing) is a perennial plant in the acanthus family (Acanthaceae) native to higher areas of southeastern Arizona into Mexico.[1]:74
Characteristics
Growth Habit: Herb/Forb. Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall. Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, and early Fall.[2]
Inflorescence and fruit
The inflorescence is a pinkish violet flower surrounded by pairs of large, heart-shaped, green bracts, usually occurring in groups of 3.[1]:74
References
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