Calceolaria Herbeofruticosa (Pocket book plant or Ladies Purse)

Calceolaria Herbeofruticosa (Pocket book plant or Ladies Purse)
(photo by: sherryl)
Status: Identified
Number of comments: 9
Note: All I know is this is supposed to be an exotic flower.

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Is this a Primrose? The leaves look like it, and the flower clump. I haven't found one with this type of flower itself though.

sherryl on 4/13/2008 4:43:12 AM

Agree with your thoughts on the leaves and flowers look a bit like "Snapdragons"

Anonymous on 4/13/2008 6:28:23 AM

I'm not quite sure, try "Lady Slipper". They are usually sold as houseplants where I am (Oregon). Give it a try.

Vera on 4/13/2008 8:05:49 AM

I agree with Vera. I think they are "Lady Slippers", a common name is "Pocketbook Plant".

Granny on 4/13/2008 9:00:40 AM

I agree with Pocketbook Plant, Ladies Purse or Calceolaria. I didn't, however, find any lady slipper that ressembled this plant. I think if we stick with these we've identified the flower. Thanks all.
Cheers

sherryl on 4/13/2008 10:24:11 AM

In the South we call these "pocket book plants". It's actual name is Calceolaria Herbeofruticosa and there is a good bit of information available on it on the web. It comes in a variety of colors and makes a good house plant or outdoor plant in warmer areas.

Lara on 4/14/2008 10:57:40 AM

Sounds definitive! Thanks Lara

phempton on 4/14/2008 2:48:28 PM

A member of the primula/primrose family

Kaz on 4/25/2008 2:36:05 AM

Also in australia called "Ladies purse'

Kaz on 4/25/2008 2:36:42 AM

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