Botany

Achimenes

Achimenes is a genus of about 25 species of tropical and subtropical rhizomatous perennial herbs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. They have a multitude of common names such as magic flowers, widow's tears, Cupid's bower, or hot water plant.

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See also

• ▸Eriophorum vaginatum
• ▸Coronidium boormanii
• ▸Eremosis

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