Leonotis Nepetifolias - Monte au ciel ou Oreille de lion

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Topic: Leonotis Nepetifolias - Monte au ciel ou Oreille de lion - Lamiaceae

Leonotis Nepetifolias - Monte au ciel - Lamiaceae

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Leonotis nepetifolia, also known as klip dagga or lion's ear, is a species of plant in the genus Leonotis and the family Lamiaceae (mint). It is native to tropical Africa and southern India. It can also be found growing abundantly in much of Latin America and the West Indies.[1] It grows to a height of 3 metres and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are most commonly orange, but can vary to red, white, and purple. It has very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 4 inches wide.

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1. Leonotis nepetifolia var. africana (P.Beauv.) J.K.Morton - Indian Subcontinent, much of Africa

2. Leonotis nepetifolia var. nepetifolia - much of Africa