Ruellia nudiflora, the violet ruellia or violet wild petunia, is a perennial plant in the acanthus family (Acanthaceae) found in North America. Despite the genus Ruellia being known as the wild petunias, they are not true petunias and are not closely related to them. The species thrives in disturbed areas and can sometimes be considered a weed.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Common wild petunia being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Genus
- Ruellia
- Species
- Ruellia nudiflora
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