holly mangrove (Acanthus ilicifolius)
Acanthus ilicifolius is a spiny, holly-leaved mangrove shrub found in tropical brackish coastal waters. It has aerial roots and produces blue to white flowers.
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Synonyms
Dilivaria ilicifolia (L.) J.St.-Hil.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyAcanthaceae
- genusAcanthus
- speciesAcanthus ilicifolius