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Justicia carnea

Justicia carnea , with common names including Brazilian plume flower, Brazilian-plume, flamingo flower, and jacobinia - is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. Commonly called Hospital Too Far or Blood of Jesus. Local people use it medicinally for anemia. The resultant liquid after boiling is usually crimson red.

The Justicia Carnea on display at
​Belleisle Conservatory
is proudly sponsored by

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