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Know Your Natives – Water-willow
Water-willow (Justicia americana) of the Acanthus (Acanthaceae) family is an herbaceous aquatic perennial with willow-like leaves. The genus name recognizes James Justice, an 18th-century Scottish author of horticultural books. The specific epithet denotes the plant’s area of primary occurrence. In … Continue reading
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Tagged Acanthaceae, Aquatic Plant, Justicia, Justicia americana, Know Your Natives, Water Willow
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