Bloodberry

Common names include pigeonberry, rougeplant, baby peppers, and coralito. The specific epithet means "dwarfish" or "lowly" in Latin, referring to the plant's short stature. This is an erect, vine-like herb, reaching a height of 0.4–2 m (1.3–6.6 ft). The leaves of this evergreen perennial are up to 15 cm (5.9 in) wide and 9 cm (3.5 in). Flowers are on racemes 4–15 cm (1.6–5.9 in) long.  Flowers are 1.5–3.5 mm (0.059–0.138 in) in length and white or green to pink or purplish. The fruit is a glossy, bright red berry 2.5–5 mm (0.098–0.197 in) in diameter. The juice made from the berries can be used as a dye and/or ink.               Source: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivina_humilis)
Scientific Name
Rivina humilis


Cover image: by CB Ash

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