Browallia americana
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Closeup of the Browallia americana flower | |
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Species: | B. americana
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Browallia americana |
The Jamaican forget-me-not, amethyst flower, or bush violet (Browallia americana) is a flowering plant. It is native to tropical Latin America, from Mexico and the Caribbean, south to Peru and Brazil. Forms are variable. Pictured is the broader-leaved form.
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