Finger poppy mallow
Callirhoe digitata
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It is a deep rooted plant and keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20-50 cm high. The stems are grey-green. The leaves are alternate. The leaves at the base have leaf stalks about as long as the leaf. The leaves have deep lobes. There are few leaves on the upper part of the stem. The flowers have 5 petals and are cup shaped at first. They are red and 2.5-5 cm across. The stamens and pistil form a cone like structure at the centre of the flower.
There are 9 Callirhoe species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Fringed poppy mallow, Wine cup