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Justicia ovata
Justicia ovata (Walter) Lindau
Looseflower Water-willow
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: JUOV
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , KY , LA , MO , MS , NC , OK , SC , TN , TX , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Justicia ovata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Justicia ovata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Justicia ovata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-02Research By: TWC Staff