Justicia sp.
Family: Acanthaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Justicia sp. is a native California perennial in the Acanthaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cuphea: Justicia has 2-lipped tubular flowers; Cuphea has tubular flowers with unequal petals but different arrangement.; vs Epilobium: Justicia has scarlet 2-lipped tubes; willowherb has 4-petaled pink/purple flowers spreading flat.; vs Keckiella: Justicia has dull scarlet 2-4 cm flowers; Keckiella has bright flowers under 2 cm on woody shrub.; vs Gambelia: Justicia has scarlet/yellow 2-lipped flowers; Gambelia has white/yellow snapdragon flowers with purple lines.; vs Penstemon: Justicia has scarlet tubes with fuzzy gray fruits; Penstemon has 5 stamens (1 sterile) and smooth capsules.
Frequently asked questions
Is Justicia sp. native to California?
Yes. Justicia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Justicia sp. belong to?
Justicia sp. is in the Acanthaceae family, genus Justicia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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