Incarvillea delavayi (Bignoniaceae)

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Incarvillea delavayi
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The Incarvillea delavayi plant species is found in E. Asia - S.W. China in Yunnan. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Incarvillea delavayi
Family:  Bignoniaceae
Author:  Bur.&Franch.

Known Hazards:  One report suggests that the plant might be slightly toxic[179].

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Grassy places and scrub around 2000 metres[187]. Pastures and open grassland, 2400 - 3500 metres, but it is now uncommon in its native range[200].

Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails[179]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

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