Taxon

Justicia brandegeeana

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Common name: Mexican shrimp plant (English)
Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus)
Distribution: Mexico
Life form: Shrub/sub-shrub
Description: Mexican shrimp plant is a small shrub that reaches 3ft tall and responds well to regular pruning to create a more compact form. It is almost always in bloom and inflorescences have showy pink to salmon-colored bracts. It likes full to partial sun and appreciates extra water in dry periods.

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