Rivina humilis
(Pigeon-berry)
Rivina humilis, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 9142
Rivina humilis, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 9147
Rivina humilis, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6887
Rivina humilis, Shady Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 1023
Rivina humilis, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 9151
Rivina humilis, Shady Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 1007
Rivina humilis, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6889
| Scientific Name | Rivina humilis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | RIHU2 |
| Common Name | Pigeon-berry, Rougeplant | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 19534 |
| Family | Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Full/partial shaded areas, stream banks, woodlands, brushlands, rocky areas; moist or dry soils. Plant: Upright or sprawling perennial growing in colonies, stems 1 to 5 feet long. Leaves: Alternate, petiolate, ovate to lanceolate, 1 to 3 inches long, with wavy edges. Inflorescence: Racemes 1 to 2 inches long on stalks 3/8 to 2 inches long bearing small (3/16-inch across) blossoms with 4 greenish to pink/white sepals, 4 stamens and and no petals. Bloom Period: March to December. Fruit: Bright red or orange berries, less than 1/4-inch across. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist, and SEINet |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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