Anisacanthus

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Anisacanthus is a genus of plants in the family Acanthaceae native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and sometimes cultivated for use in xeriscape landscaping. They are sometimes known as "desert honeysuckles", though this term is shared with the genus Ancistranthus, and is something of a misnomer as true honeysuckles belong to the family Caprifoliaceae.


Read about Anisacanthus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Anisacanthus (Greek, unequal acanthus). Acanthaceae. A genus of 6 species of Mexican and American shrubs, with mostly lanceolate, entire, petioled opposite or clustered Lvs., and loosely spicate or scattered red fls. 1 in or more long; corolla-lobes 4, the tube 2-lipped, the upper lip 3-parted, the lower entire; stamens 2, equaling or exceeding the corolla-lobes.


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