Exacum affine
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- EKS-uh-kum uh-FEE-nee
- Description
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A short-lived perennial native to Yemen, despite one of its common names "German Violet". It is grown as an annual outside of tropical climates.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Exacum
- Species:
- affine
- Family:
- Gentianaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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