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Synonyms: |
Acanthus pubescens (Oliv.) Engl. |
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Description: | Large, vigorous, shrub-like perennial herb, up to several metres tall. Leaves large, oblong-elliptic, the coarsely undulate-dentate margins set with sharp prickles. Flowers in terminal spikes, bright pink. | |
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Worldwide distribution: | Native to Burundi, Rwanda, DRC, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania. | |
Growth form(s): | Shrub over 2 m. | |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | |
Literature: |
Maroyi, A. (2006). Preliminary checklist of introduced and naturalized plants in Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(2) Page 193. |
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