- Source: Dicliptera brachiata
Dicliptera brachiata (false mint, wild mudwort, branched foldwing) is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial native to North America, ranging from the eastern United States to Central America.
Description
Dicliptera brachiata grows 0.3–1.0 m tall and has simple ovate leaves. The leaves are smooth, glabrous, and pinnately veined with entire margins.
Taxonomy
Dicliptera brachiata contains the following varieties:
Dicliptera brachiata var. glandulosa
Dicliptera brachiata var. attenuata
Dicliptera brachiata var. ruthii