Dicliptera resupinata explained

Dicliptera resupinata, the Arizona foldwing, is a perennial plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to higher areas of southeastern Arizona into Mexico.^[1] It is a host to the Texan crescentspot (Anthanassa texana). ^[2]

Characteristics

Growth Habit: Herb/forb.Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall.Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, and early Fall.^[3]

Inflorescence and fruit

The inflorescence is a pinkish violet flower surrounded by pairs of large, heart-shaped, green bracts, usually occurring in groups of 3.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Sonoran Desert Wildflowers, Richard Spellenberg, 2nd ed., 2012,
2. Pollinators of the Sonoran Desert: A Field Guide by N. Chambers, Y. Gray, and S. Buchmann. 2004, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.
3. Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants, T. Beth Kinsey, 2016. Web.