Dicliptera resupinata
| Dicliptera resupinata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Dicliptera |
| Species: | D. resupinata
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| Binomial name | |
| Dicliptera resupinata (Vahl) Juss.
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Dicliptera resupinata, the Arizona foldwing, is a perennial plant in the family (Acanthaceae) native to higher areas of southeastern Arizona into Mexico.[1]: 74 Host to the Texas crescentspot (Anthanassa texana). [2]
Characteristics[]
Growth Habit: Herb/forb. Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall. Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, and early Fall.[3]
Inflorescence and fruit[]
The inflorescence is a pinkish violet flower surrounded by pairs of large, heart-shaped, green bracts, usually occurring in groups of 3.[1]: 74
References[]
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