Prostrate Wild Petunia

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Ruellia prostrata

Prostrate Wild Petunia, a reference photo
Photo: J.M.Garg · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Ruellia prostrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Prostrate 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 prostrata

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