Chuparosa, Pisily, Beloperone
Justicia californica
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has a dense cluster of stems and leaves. The flowers are tube shaped and reddish-orange.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The flowers are sucked for their nectar. The red flowers can be eaten raw or cooked. They taste like cucumber.
Edible parts
Flower - nectar
How it is grown
It flowers throughout the year.
Its other names
Local names
Chuparosa
Synonyms
Beloperone californica Benth.; Jacobinia californica (Benth.) Nees; Sericographis californica (Benth.) A. Gray;