Slipper flower
Calceolaria mexicana

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 10-50 cm tall. The stems are fleshy and have fine hairs. The leaves are 2-6 cm long and 1.5-5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Central America, Mexico, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Quelite de la virgen

Synonyms

Calceolaria laciniata Kraenzl.; Calceolaria palustris Sodiro ex Kraenzl.; Calceolaria radiculoides (Pennell) Kraenzl.; Caleolaria tracheliifolia M. Martens & Galeotti; Caleolaria urticina Kraenzl.; Fahelia radiculoides Pennell; and others