Rivina humilis L.

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FLORA OF SABA Herbarium of Utrecht University (U)
PHYTOLACCACEAE
Rivina
humilis
Det.
Near the Bottom, along the trail from Booby Hill to the Bottom.
Forest edge, more or less moist soil, full sun.
Erect herb, up to 70 cm high, few branched. Branches grooved, green to somewhat purplish. Leaves green with very thin purple margin. Perigone persistent, white changing to green and enlarging; stamens and pistil white. Berries flaming red, shiny.
A.S.J.	van Proosdij
B.P.	van de Riet S.A.L. Zander
nr. 1058 18-03-1999<<<OCR