👉 Darlingtonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It contains about 10 species, mostly found on the island of Mauritius. The genus name "Darlingtonia" comes from the Latin word "darect" meaning "to touch", referring to the species' ability to touch and be touched by humans. This is because the flowers are often used as a method of communication between individuals who have been separated by land or sea.