White Shrimp Plant
The "White Shrimp Plant" (aka Squirrel’s Tail, Nicoteba betonica, Justicia betonica, etc.) has many common and scientific names. Makes me wonder what's going on with the taxonomy of this plant 😂)
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Identification:
Accurate species identification requires genetic analysis (More Detail Info Under "Research Methods"). Feel free to comment any potential misidentifications.
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Citations:
https://plantsofhawaii.org/detail/%7B...
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/ur...
https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...
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Image Sources:
https://www.molinstincts.com/molar-ma...
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Research Methods:
I depend significantly on park-specific information, data or dichotomous keys provided by organizations, typically accessible through PDF files on their websites or in brochures. In addition, I utilize iNaturalist, Picture Mushroom, and PlantNet for identifications.
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Disclaimer:
While I lack expertise in botany and identify as a complete amateur, feel free to correct any errors or contribute additional information. Remember, just because a source claims a plant, fungi, algae etc. is edible doesn't guarantee its safety! And please, take a joke as a joke :)
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