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Calceolaria Falkandica
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Calceolaria Falklandica

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Inflated, pendent pouches, speckled red inside, hand from dividing thin stems, which arise from rosettes of pointed leaves, an unusual feature for this genus. Calceolaria falklandica is native not only to the Falklands but also to the Andes Mountains of Chile down to Patagonia. The genus name means "small shoe."

Common name
Lady's Purse, Slipper Flower, Pocketbook Flower, Slipperwort, Topa-Topa, Capachito Or Capachito-Topa
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Height
15 cm - 23 cm
Light level
Partial shade
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Hardiness rating
H4
Pollinator-friendly
Yes
Moisture
Moisture retentive
Region of origin
South America
Colour
Yellow

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