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A garden plant of family [[Acanthaceae]] notable for its dark green foliage; commonly called '''"Nerve Plant"''' or '''"Mosaic Plant"'''.

 

Fittonia, a type of Acanthaceae. Currently 15 known species of Fittonia. Appear as a short plant with lush green leaves with accented veins of white to deep pink and have a short fuzz covering its stems. Small buds may appear after time where the stem splits into leaves. Flowers are small with a white to off-white color. This plant is best kept in a moist area with mild sunlight and temperatures above 55°F. Must be watered regularly. Without water for a few days, this plant is known to "faint" but is easily revived with a quick watering and resumes its healthiness. The Fittonia is known to be hard to grow so it is best bought at a nursery then cared for. The Fittonia makes a great indoor plant as well as a groundcover.

 

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Fittonia (Elizabeth and Sarah Mary Fitton, authors of "Conversations on Botany," and friends of Robert Brown). Acanthaceae. Low-growing herbaceous perennials, valued for the brilliant variegation made by red or white venation of their large heart-shaped leaves.

Fittonia (Elizabeth and Sarah Mary Fitton, authors of "Conversations on Botany," and friends of Robert Brown). Acanthaceae. Low-growing herbaceous perennials, valued for the brilliant variegation made by red or white venation of their large heart-shaped leaves.

==Species==

==Species==

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*''[[Fittonia albivenis]]'' ([[Lindl.]] ex hort. [[Veitch Nurseries|Veitch]]) [[Brummitt]]<ref name="ars"/> "Leaves used by the [[Machiguenga]] as a hallucinogenic admixture in kamarampi prior to their introduction to ''[[Psychotria viridis]]''."<ref>

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*''[[Fittonia verschaffeltii]]'' ([[Lem.]]) [[Van Houtte]]<ref name="ars"/>

==Gallery==

==Gallery==

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