"Ruellia simplex", the Mexican petunia, Mexican bluebell or Britton's wild petunia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a native of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. It has become a widespread invasive plant in Florida, where it was likely introduced as an ornamental before 1933.
Similar species: Lamiales
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Uploaded Jan 13, 2020. Captured Dec 4, 2019 12:08.
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It looks like your location is incorrect. Could you fix that so we can get an idea of where you spotted this beauty? I agree that this is probably Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex). I will add the species for you. Posted 5 years ago