Chuparosa or Beloperone, Justicia californica
Chuparosa may flower as early as December. Its red blossoms seem to be appropriate for Christmas.
The red blossoms attract hummingbirds. Chuparosa is Spanish for hummingbird.
Family Acanthus.
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