Kenilworth ivy, Coliseum ivy, Ivy-leafed toadflax
Cymbalaria muralis

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A small herb. Stems form roots as they spread. It grows 5 cm high and spreads 20-50 cm wide. They leaves are rounded to kidney shaped. They are 12 mm long and have 5-9 lobes. The flowers have 5 petals and are purple with a yellow throat. They are 12 mm wide.

There are 10 Cymbalaria species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It often grows in cracks in old buildings. It can grow in sun or shade. They have drought tolerance once established. It is resistant to frost. It suits hardiness zones 3-10. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Argentina, Australia, Britain, Canada, Chile, Europe (country/location of origin), France, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Middle East, New Zealand, Norway, North America, Portugal, San Marino, Scandinavia, Slovenia, South America, Spain, St Helena, Tasmania, Uruguay

How it is used for food

It is eaten as a salad.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Besito porteno, Cimbalaria, Murtorskemunn, Zidni poponec

Synonyms

Antirrhinum cymbalaria L.; Linaria cymbalaria (L.) Mill.;