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Medicinal

Historically, in South America, a tea made from the leaves has served as a cough medicine.

Geographical distribution

  • Northern America, Mexico

Cobaea scandens Cav.

Family: POLEMONIACEAE
Genus: Cobaea
Species: scandens Cav.
Common names: Cup and Saucer Vine; Cathedral Bells; Mexican-Ivy
Distribution summary: Mexico
Habit: Climber
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Understorey and margins of evergreen forest
Garden status: Not currently grown


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