Acanthaceae

leaf opposite, simple, zygomorphic flowers, usually bilabiate flower (like mint flowers), stamens often 2 or 4 (rarely 5), capsule explosively dehiscent.

Crossandra (firecracker flower)-taken at Montreal Botanical Garden, 7/18/2018
Pachystachys Lutea (golden shrimp plant)-taken at Montreal Botanical Garden, 7/18/2018
Ruellia simplex-taken at Mobot, 8/11/2018
wild petunia

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