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Leonotis nepetifolia, (also known as klip dagga, Christmas candlestick, or lion's ear, is a species of plant in the genus Leonotis and the family Lamiaceae (mint), It is native to tropical Africa and southern India. It can also be found growing abundantly in much of Latin America, the West Indies and the Southeastern United States. It grows to a height of 3 meters (9 ft 10 in) and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are most commonly orange,[1] but can vary to red, white, and purple. It has drooping dark green, very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 10 centimeters(4 in) wide.[Sunbirds and ants are attracted to the flowers. It has been found growing on roadsides, rubbish heaps or waste land.

Christmas Candlestick, Leonotis nepetifolia, Lamiaceae
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami FL
www.susanfordcollins.com

Taken on: March 10, 2024

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Camera: Nikon D3100, f/5.6, 1/500 sec, 220mm (=330mm), ISO 160 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D3100
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	220mm (35mm equivalent: 330mm)
ISO:	160
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.01
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