Slipper-flower (Calceolariaceae)

Slipper-flower

Slipper-flower comprises herbaceous or slightly woody plants noted for their striking pouch-like flowers, often vividly colored. These blooms, resembling little slippers, are crucial for attracting pollinators in their native mountainous and forest habitats. The leaves are usually opposite, simple, and can vary widely in shape, adapting slipper-flower to diverse ecological niches.

Scientific classification

Family

Slipper-flower (Calceolariaceae)

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

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