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Calceolariaceae FAMILY

Calceolaria andina

Calceolaria andina

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
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Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Calceolaria andina is a perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody and persist; it forms compact rosettes of leathery leaves and flowering stems, growing 10 - 50cm tall. The plant is a rich source of naphthoquinones, which are effective pesticides.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate
Native RangeS. America - Chile, Argentina.
HabitatAmongst dry rocks and on scree; at elevations from 800 - 2,700 metres.