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Holly Mangrove

கழுதைப்பிட்டி, மூலிகை

Acanthus ilicifolius

Least concern

Holly Mangrove
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Overview

Acanthus ilicifolius, commonly known as holly-leaved acanthus, sea holly, and holly mangrove, is a species of shrubs or herbs, of the plant family Acanthaceae, native to Australia, Australasia, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. It is used as medicine in asthma and rheumatism.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Acanthus ilicifolius — CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (TA): கழுதைப்பிட்டி, மூலிகை — CC BY-SA 4.0