Rougeplant (Rivina humilis)
Description
Pigeonberry 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), with a petiole 1-11 cm (0.39-4.33 in) in length. Flowers are on racemes 4-15 cm (1.6-5.9 in) long with a peduncle 1-5 cm (0.39-1.97 in) in length and pedicels 2-8 mm (0.079-0.315 in) long. Sepals 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.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Phytolaccaceae
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Genus: Rivina
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