# wishbone flower

*Torenia fournieri*

The name comes from the two stamens that meet at the top, resembling a bird's wishbone.

- **Taxonomy:** Plantae › Tracheophyta › Magnoliopsida › Lamiales › Linderniaceae › Torenia
- **IUCN Red List status:** Least Concern
- **Population trend:** stable
- **Biome:** forest
- **Habitat:** Moist, shaded tropical forest edges and woodland clearings.
- **Diet:** Sunlight, water, and soil nutrients (Photosynthesis).
- **Range:** Vietnam, Thailand, Southern China, Global gardens
- **Size:** 15-30 cm tall
- **Lifespan:** 1 year (Annual)
- **Active:** diurnal
- **Threats:** Habitat fragmentation in native Southeast Asian ranges.
- **Safe to approach?:** Harmless and non-toxic to humans and pets. These delicate flowers are safe to handle, though they prefer staying rooted in moist, shaded soil. No medical action required if touched.

## About

Torenia fournieri , the bluewings or wishbone flower , is an annual plant in the Linderniaceae, with blue, white, or pink flowers that have yellow markings. It is typically grown as a landscape annual, reaching 12-15 in. tall. It has simple opposite or subopposite leaves with serrated edges.

## Sources

- Plate: https://gaia-dex.com/species/308647d5-f82a-4f7f-848c-3277be807898
- iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/169793
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torenia fournieri
- Conservation status: IUCN Red List category, as recorded by Gaia-Dex
- Photo: https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/101706400/medium.jpeg (Devika M B, CC-BY, via iNaturalist)

Habitat, diet, size and similar notes are AI-written summaries; check them against the linked sources before relying on them.