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Justicia candicans

Jacobinia, Chuparossa

Justicia candicans
Justicia candicans
Justicia candicans
Justicia candicans
Justicia candicans
Justicia candicans

Life form2, 3: shrub, medium
Habitat: rocky slopes, canyons
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: opposite
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: ovate
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: deep red
Flowering period2: All year
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Acanthaceae (acanthus family)
Synonym(s)1: Jacobinia ovata
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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