March 27th Birth Flower Spotlight, Calceolaria
Description of Calceolaria The Calceolaria, commonly known as the pocketbook plant or lady’s slipper, is a unique and vibrant flower that belongs to the genus Calceolaria, in the family Scrophulariaceae. Native to South America, this plant is widely admired for its striking, slipper-shaped blooms, which resemble small, colorful pouches or pockets. The flowers, often bright yellow, orange, red, or purple, have an intriguing structure with a rounded shape and a “lip” that gives them their pocket-like appearance....