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Shrimp plant

Shrimp plant
Description

Justicia brandegeeana is a flowering plant species native to Mexico and Central America. It is commonly known as the Shrimp Plant due to its distinctive inflorescence resembling a shrimp. The plant has a shrub-like growth habit and can grow up to 3-4 feet (91-122 cm) tall and 2-3 feet (61-91 cm) wide.

Taxonomic tree
Kingdom:Plantae
Subkingdom:Tracheobionta
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Subclass:Asteridae
Family:Acanthaceae
Genus:Justicia

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