American Water-Willow

Synonyms:   Water Willow

Scientific Name:   Justicia americana
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.


Alternate Scientific Name (Synonym):  Dianthera americana

Usually an emergent aquatic that is exerted 1-3 feet above the water line, otherwise a terrestrial plant of similar height.

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American Water-Willow


Genus species: Justicia americana
     Synonym: Dianthera americana
Common Names: American Water-Willow,Water Willow
Family Name: Acanthaceae  
Acanthaceae is a family (the acanthus family) of dicotyledonous flowering plants containing almost 250 genera and about 2500 species. Most are tropical herbs, shrubs, or twining vines; s
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Aquatic
Flower Color:White
Identified by:J.D. Mancini
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