Saturday, March 15, 2014

Day 64


Holmskioldia Sanguinea

Chinese Hat Plant, Mandarin's Hat or Cup and Saucer Plant

It's name is derived from Danish botanist Johan Theodor Holmskiold (1731-1793).  Native to tropical regions of Asia, this flowering plant is in the mint family.  It contains oroxindin which is a flavonoid believed to have anti-tumor properties.






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