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Justicia gendarussa * Acanthaceae Black Vasa, Black Malabar Nut, Gandarusa, Willow-Leaf Justicia, Asian Water-Willow MAL: കരുനൊച്ചി Karunochi വാതകൊടി Vaadakodi   ASA: Bishalyakarani  BEN: Jagathmadan  HIN: Nilinargandi  KAN: Aduthodagidda   MAR: Kalaadulsa   ORI: Nilanirgundi   SAN: Krishnanirgundi   TAM: Vadaikkutti   TEL: Gandharasamu  bloomed near Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi) Kerala INDIA  terminal spiked racemose  flower (non fragrant)  size:01.5×1.5cm,  wild moisture  habitat, herb, small shrub, erect, branches, semi-hard stem,  04 feet height,  leaves soft opposite oblong apex,  perennial, long lasting,  Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu *plant name identified by   https://efloraofindia.com/justici-gendarussa