The Mexican Shrimp Plant
Justicia brandegeeana
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala & more
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Justicia brandegeeana
- Genus
- Justicia
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About The Mexican Shrimp Plant
The Mexican Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeeana) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
The Mexican Shrimp Plant belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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