Justicia (?)

Acanthaceae, possibly Justicia, from Kakamega Forest, Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Observed along a partially shaded path through Kakamega Forest, Kenya, Africa. October 2016.

The numerous white flowers are set in dense, terminal spikes. The large elliptical leaves are sharply toothed.


Acanthaceae, possibly Justicia sp., from Kakamega Forest, Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Acanthaceae -- Acanthus Family

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Kenya Natural History

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