caricature-plant
plant
Also known as: Graptophyllum pictum
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The caricature plant (Graptophyllum pictum) is an ornamental foliage plant from East India, belonging to the Acanthaceae family. It is named for the yellowish blotches on its leaves, which can sometimes resemble a human profile. The term "caricature" itself refers to an imitation or exaggeration, often for comic effect, or a representation that goes beyond the facts.12
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