Gynura
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Gynura sarmentosa | |
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Genus: | Gynura Cass.
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Gynaecura Hassk. |
Gynura is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae endemic to Asia. The best known species is Gynura aurantiaca, often grown as a house plant. This plant is commonly known as "purple passion" because of the velvety purple leaves.
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