For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
White Shrimp Plant (Justicia betonica)
Family Acanthaceae
The common name comes from the flowers which resemble a shrimp.
It is planted as an ornamental and to attract butterflies.
A small shrub, it grows to a height of about 30-35cm.
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