Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
Violet Wildflower
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Dicliptera resupinata - Arizona Foldwing Dicliptera resupinata - Arizona Foldwing
Scientific Name: Dicliptera resupinata
Common Name: Arizona Foldwing
Flower Color: Pinkish violet
Plant Type: Herb, Perennial
Height: To 2 feet (61 cm) tall
Date Observed: May 1, 2004 & September 27, 2003
Notes: The 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) long flowers have a purple-spotted white patch on the upper lip and a larger, solid-colored lower lip. There are heart-shaped, green bracts at the base of the flowers. The leaves are bright green and oval to lance-shaped. This native wildflower grows in shady canyons.
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