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Waltheria indica L. (syn: Waltheria americana L.)

Coarse herb or shrub; leaves alternate, simple, elliptic, base rounded, margin toothed, apex obtuse to acute, pubescent; inflorescence a congested axillary cluster; petals yellow; fruit a 1-seeded capsule.

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