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Odontonema

fountain plant

Synonyms
Thyrsacanthus
Botanical details
Family
Acanthaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Odontonema

Genus description

Odontonema are erect tropical perennials or shrubs with opposite, entire leaves, often large. Flowers are clustered in the axils of bracts, forming a plume-shaped flowerhead.

Name status

Correct

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