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pigeonberry
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pigeonberry
Rivina humilis
Pigeonberry is a small plant with bright red berries that grow in clusters. It loves to grow in warm places and can often be found in gardens and along paths.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The pigeonberry is a small, bushy perennial herb with slender stems and bright green, oval leaves. It produces tiny white to pinkish-white flowers that develop into clusters of shiny, translucent red berries, resembling miniature jewels against the green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPhytolaccaceaeGenusRivina
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Even though it's pretty, its berry juice can stain clothes like magic, temporary ink!
Its tiny flowers are like delicate chandeliers, ready to become super red berries!
Pigeonberry is like a plant globetrotter, found in warm places all over the world!
Some people call it 'bloodberry' because its fruits are such an intense red color!
Special abilities
Ability
Root Resilience
Pigeonberry has a robust root system that helps it find water and survive in dry conditions.
Ability
Berry Buffet
Its bright red berries attract birds, which eat the fruit and help spread the plant's seeds far and wide.
Ability
Speedy Sprouter
Pigeonberry grows quickly, allowing it to rapidly colonize new areas and thrive in different habitats.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
eats its berries, spreading seeds
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
visits tiny flowers for nectar
shelters
Southern Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
often grows in its dappled shade
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not eat the berries, as they can make you feel sick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is pigeonberry?
30-100 cm
How wide does pigeonberry spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on pigeonberry?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does pigeonberry bloom?
Year-round
Is pigeonberry edible?
No
Is pigeonberry toxic?
Mild
What is pigeonberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is pigeonberry pollinated?
Insect
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