Blepharis

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 Blepharis subsp. var.  
Blepharis attenuata
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Blepharis is a genus of plant in family Acanthaceae.


Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Blepharis (Greek, eyelash; referring to fringe, bracts). Acanthaceae. A large (80 species) genus of dwarf, often spiny shrubs and herbs, allied to Acanthus, and of similar culture. Fls. in bracted spikes; calyx cruciate, 4-parted nearly to the base, the 2 inner sepals much shorter than the outer; corolla short-tubed, the limb blue or white; caps, ellipsoid, flattened and woody.


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contains the following species (but this list may be incomplete):

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