-Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)

-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)

-Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

-Begonias, Gourds, and Allies (Order Cucurbitales)

-Gourd Family (Family Cucurbitaceae)

-Tribe Cucurbiteae

-Genus Schizocarpum

-Schizocarpum parviflorum

It has a unique, five-petaled flower head. It is a low-growing plant, often reaching heights of only 10-15cm, and is known for its striking yellow and white flower petals. The Schizocarpum flower is an important source of food and is used in traditional medicine.