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Violet Slipper Flower
Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
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Jovellana Violacea
Order: Lamiales Family: Calceolariaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Violet Slipper Flower
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season May
ImageUrl Jovellana-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbotsbury
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Jovellana violacea is a perennial plant with delicate, bell-shaped flowers that are typically violet with white spots. The plant has a bushy growth habit and can reach up to 1.5 metres in height.

Distribution

This species is native to Chile and New Zealand, where it thrives in temperate climates.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

There are no known edible uses for this plant.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no known harmful effects.

Active Compounds

The specific active compounds in Jovellana violacea have not been extensively studied.

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