Cardinal's Guard : close-up



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27 Oct 2007

Photographed By Mok, Joanne

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This photograph shows the Pachystachys spicata. Its family name is Acanthaceae, and the common name is Cardinal's guard. It originates from the tropical South America. This photo was taken in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Title devised by Library staff.


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