Chameleon Plant (Houttuynia) Mistaken for Camellia

A user bought a plant labeled camellia but doubts it. Small, ~2.5 ft tall, small white 4-petaled flowers with tall fuzzy stamen. Many stems with heart-shaped leaves: dark green center, bright red/yellow patches toward edges, dark red leaf margins.

Expert Answer: The clerk likely confused "Chameleon Plant" with "Camellia." The plant is Houttuynia cordata (chameleon plant). Vietnamese eat it in salads and cooked like spinach, though leaves have pungent smell.