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Acanthus ilicifolius, Holly-leaved Acanthus, Sea Holly, Holy Mangrove

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Acanthus ilicifolius

Holly-leaved Acanthus, Sea Holly, Holy Mangrove
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India, Polynesia
Large shrub 5-10 ft

Large shrub 5-10 ft

Small shrub 2-5 ft

Full sun

Semi-shade

Bog or aquatic

Keep soil moist

Regular water

Blue/lavender/purple flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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Thorny or spiny

Flood tolerant

Seaside, salt tolerant plant

It is a semi-woody, sprawling shrub sometimes up to 3 m tall. Its stems are shiny green with speckles, and a pair of spines at the leaf's angles.

It grows in mangrove forest, pure freshwater or waterlogged areas, and on dry land.

Similar plants:

Acanthus sp. (Acanthus, Bear 's Breeches)

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