Wishbone Flower

Or “Torenia fournieri,” in the Linderniaceae family.

From the Missouri Botanical Garden (including a misspelling), http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a613 » “Wishbone flower is a bushy annual that typically grows 6-12" tall and is noted for its ability to bloom well in shady conditions. Species plants feature two-lipped, tubular, trumpet-shaped, bicolor flowers with broadly 5-winged calyxes. Species flowers are pale violet with dark blue-purple lower lips and a yellow throat blotch. Cultivars expand the range of flower colors to include shades of burgundy, pink, rose, lavender and white. A pair of stamens unites at the anthers in a shape resembling the wishbone of a chicken, hence the common name. Toothed, oval, light green leaves (to 3" long). Genus honors Olof Toren, an 18th century Sweedish chaplain.”

Species page at PhytoImages, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?taxon_name=Torenia_fournieri&rank=binomial

Photo taken at SIUC Plant Biology Greenhouse, http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/facilities/plant-biology-facilities/greenhouse/index.php

1 year ago (“1-frame day”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-06-09
2 years ago (“Macro’ing ‘Everyday’”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-06-09
3 years ago (“Driftwood + Tiger lilies”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-06-09

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