Dicliptera resupinata, the Arizona foldwing, is a perennial plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to higher areas of southeastern Arizona into Mexico.Sonoran Desert Wildflowers, Richard Spellenberg, 2nd ed., 2012, It is a host to the Texan crescentspot (Anthanassa texana). Pollinators of the Sonoran Desert: A Field Guide by N. Chambers, Y. Gray, and S. Buchmann. 2004, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum.
Characteristics Growth Habit: Herb/forb. Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall. Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, and early Fall.Southeastern Arizona Wildflowers and Plants, T. Beth Kinsey, 2016. Web.
Inflorescence and fruit The inflorescence is a pinkish violet flower surrounded by pairs of large, heart-shaped, green bracts, usually occurring in groups of 3.
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