Ceratotheca triloba, commonly known as South African foxglove, originates in southern Africa. In its native regions, it can be found at elevations ranging from about 3,000 to 5,500 feet, adapting to seasonal rainfall patterns typical of savanna and subtropical zones. The flowers are notable for their soft pink to lilac coloration, with darker purple veins that run longitudinally through the corolla throat. Each bloom reaches around 2 inches long and has a trumpet-like appearance with slightly lobed edges. Traditional use of this plant in African herbal medicine has been recorded, where infusions made from its leaves or roots were employed to alleviate stomach ailments and fever. Beyond its medicinal role, Ceratotheca triloba is valued ornamentally in gardens outside Africa, especially in parts of Europe and the United States, where it is cultivated as an annual due to its showy flowers and ease of growth in warm months. Photographed in Virginia.