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Justicia betonica T.Anderson, 1867

Squirrel's Tail · Acanthaceae

Also known as Adhatoda betonica, Adhatoda cheiranthifolia, Adhatoda lupulina, Adhatoda trinervia and 8 more synonyms. Common names: Leafy bract justicia, Shrimp tail, Squirreltail, White shrimp plant.

Justicia betonica is a species of flowering plant, a shrub in the family Acanthaceae.

Acanthaceae
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About Squirrel's Tail

Justicia betonica is a species of flowering plant, a shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It goes by the common name squirrel's tail and paper plume.

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