Commonly known as Mexican petunia, Ruella brittoniana, has become a popular annual in the Midwest, being used as both as a bedding plant and a container accent. The genus name honors Jean de la Ruella (1474-1537) a French herbalist. There are some taxonomic and nomenclature issues, but Ruella brittoniana is the name most commonly used. [...]
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