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Justicia candicans
Justicia candicans (Nees) L.D. Benson
Arizona Water-willow, Red Jacobinia
Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
Synonym(s): Adhatoda candicans, Jacobinia candicans, Jacobinia ovata
USDA Symbol: JUCA9
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Orange , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Justicia candicans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Justicia candicans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Justicia candicans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-19Research By: CBR