How to identify Amazon blue (Achetaria azurea)
Amazon blue is distinguished by its dense and bushy evergreen form, which blooms continuously. It characteristically sports vibrant blue, snapdragon-like flowers predominantly at the branch tips, each flower being solitary. These blooms have a notable feature: two petals per flower, with the lower petal exhibiting a striking white streak at its throat. Visually captivating, the shrub remains relatively small and compact in size.
Lifespan: Perennial, Annual
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Vibrant blue flowers with two petals and white streaks, measuring 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) across.
Ovoid, pubescent fruit resembling an egg, opening along a seam for seed dispersal.
Pale green, ovate leaves with minty-pine scent, depressed veins, and smooth margin.
Slender stems in shades of brown, green, and red, 0.1 to 0.2 inches (2.5 to 5 mm) thick.
Dense and bushy evergreen shrub with compact size, continuous azure blue blooms at branch tips.
The leaves of amazon blue are pale green and smell like minty-pine when crushed. They are directly attached to the plant's base without stalks. The leaves exhibit a distinct texture with depressed veins, providing a slightly wrinkled appearance. They are ovate-shaped, generally ranging from 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) in length, and have a smooth margin. This combination of color, texture, and scent makes the leaves a notable identifying feature of amazon blue.
The flowers of amazon blue are strikingly vibrant with a deep azure blue hue. Each flower consists of two petals, with the lower petal adorned by a distinct white streak. These flowers extend directly from the plant's stem, offering a compact and neat aesthetic. They are relatively small, typically measuring about 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) across. Although small, they are numerous and create a visually appealing display when the plant blooms from late spring through early autumn.
The stems of amazon blue display a variety of colors including shades of brown, green, and a tint of red. They are typically slender and can be around 0.1 to 0.2 inches (2.5 to 5 mm) in diameter. The surface may be smooth or slightly ridged, with a firm yet pliable texture. Stems exhibit a branching pattern that is mostly opposite, with occasional whorls. These features, along with the stem's coloration, aid in distinguishing amazon blue from similar species.
The fruit of amazon blue is an ovoid capsule, typically pubescent, meaning it is covered with fine, short hairs. It measures around 0.5-1 inch (1.3-2.5 cm) in length. The capsule has a slightly elongated shape that tapers at both ends. Its outer surface can appear somewhat fuzzy due to the hair-like structures, giving it a unique texture. The color of the capsule varies as it matures, usually starting green and potentially turning brown as it dries.
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Scientific Classification of Amazon blue
