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Justicia lanceolata

Justicia lanceolata (Chapm.) Small

Looseflower Water-willow

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Synonym(s): Dianthera lanceolata, Dianthera ovata var. lanceolata, Justicia ovata var. lanceolata

USDA Symbol: JULA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , KY , LA , MO , MS , OK , TN , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL	OBL		OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Justicia lanceolata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Justicia lanceolata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Justicia lanceolata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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