Venus' looking glass
Legousia speculum-veneris

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A short annual herb. It is often hairy. The stems usually have many branches. The leaves are oblong and alternate. They mostly do not have stalks. The flowers are violet or purple. They can be blue or white. They are 15-23 mm across and open widely to form a 5 pointed star. They occur in large loose panicles. The fruit capsule is 10-15 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in waste ground and rocky hillsides.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Ecuador, Europe, France, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Slovenia, South America

How it is used for food

It is used in salads.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Espejo de Venus

Synonyms

Specularia speculum (L.) A. DC.; Specularia speculum-veneris A.DC.;