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Ciliate Wild Petunia

Ruellia ciliosa

Photo by Ryan Fezz
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Field Notes

Description:

Order: Lamiales > Family: Acanthaceae. Native from North Carolina to Florida and Texas, this is is one small plant, standing only a few inches tall, even in flower.

Habitat:

Pine Flatwoods

Notes:

Morningside Nature Center

Reference Links:

Native Florida Wildflowers: Ciliate Wild Petunia - Ruellia ciliosa

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