Acanthus ilicifolius (Hargoza): A Detailed Botanical and Ecological Study of a Mangrove-Associated Shrub Acanthus ilicifolius, commonly known as Hargoza, is a distinctive spiny mangrove-associated shrub widely distributed across tropical coastal regions of South and Southeast Asia. Recognized for its glossy holly-like leaves, striking violet-blue flowers, and exceptional tolerance to saline and waterlogged conditions, this species […]