Chuparossa, Desert Hummingbird-Bush, Wipisimal

• Scientific Name: Justicia Californica
• Common Name: Chuparossa, Desert Hummingbird-Bush, Wipisimal
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 8. Eudicots: Acanthaceae to Apocynaceae. Phytoneuron 2014-85, 1-71
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/85PhytoN-SWArizPart8.pdf#page=7
• Habitat: Bajada washes
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Red
• Flowering Period: Most of year
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common, widespread
• Family: Acanthaceae (acanthus family)