Dicliptera brachiata explained
Dicliptera brachiata (false mint, wild mudwort, branched foldwing) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae.[1] It is an herbaceous perennial native to North America, ranging from the eastern United States to Central America.[2]
Description
Dicliptera brachiata grows 0.3–1.0 m tall and has simple ovate leaves. The leaves are smooth, glabrous, and pinnately veined with entire margins.[3]
Taxonomy
Dicliptera brachiata contains the following varieties:
- Dicliptera brachiata var. glandulosa
- Dicliptera brachiata var. attenuata
- Dicliptera brachiata var. ruthii
Notes and References
- Web site: False Mint (Dicliptera brachiata) . iNaturalist . 2022-10-08 . en-US.
- Web site: Dicliptera brachiata Spreng. . Plants of the World Online . 2022-10-08 . en-US.
- Web site: Plant Database: Dicliptera brachiata . Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . 2022-10-08 . en-US.