Ornamental shrub, new yellow leaves, sm. white flowers with purple centres

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    This seems to be the most commonly planted shrub in all of Honolulu, and it does look sort of familiar, but not familiar enough. The first two photos are from the road leading to Lyon Arboretum; these plants had no flowers. The other photos are from Foster Botanical Garden (obviously way too common to merit a sign), but really, it's planted all over the city. Nobody I asked knew what it was though.

    Leaves seem to be opposite, around 10-13cm long. Flowers are maybe 2cm in diameter.
     

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Certainly does look like that. Evergreen shrub in the Acanthaceae family.

    Thanks, Silver Surfer.
     
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