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.
According to some authorities, the plant's name may come from the Greek word cheimanos meaning 'tender' or 'sensitive to cold .'
The genus is native to North America (Mexico) and Central America, with one species (A. erecta) occurring naturally in ...
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