Justicia pilosella (formerly Siphonoglossa pilosella, S. greggii)
Family: Acanthaceae
Plant Description: Perennial woody herb or shrub with prostrate or erect stems to 30 cm with ovate or oval leaves 1-4 cm long, opposite. Flowers axillary without pedicles, with corolla up to 2.5 cm long, lavender, bilateral, with a narrow tube; stamens 2.
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Field Identification:
Occurrence: Frequent on various soils in pastures, woods, and wase places, often shaded.
Bloom Period: February-December
Plant Use: Host plant for Tiny Checkerspot, Elada Checkerspot, Texan Crescent and Vesta Crescent butterflies. Nice ground cover.
Key to species of Justicia:
- Stems glabrous………………………………………………………………………...J. americiana
Stems hirsute…………………………………………………………………………………J. pilosella
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