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Common Sopubia

Sopubia delphinifolia

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Field Notes

Description:

‘Common Sopubia’ is a widely found root-parasite herbage in India. Rosy white trumpet shaped flowers with long necks, appear along the stem.

Habitat:

It is common in moist grasslands.

Notes:

Its juice is reported to possess healing properties for sores caused by moisture. As the name delphinifolia suggests, its leaves are like those of Delphihiums.

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