Texas
Wildbuds

Rivina humilis

(Pigeon-berry)

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Rivina humilis, Fort Parker State Park, Limestone Co. 6429

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Rivina humilis, Fort Parker State Park, Limestone Co. 6423

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Rivina humilis, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 9142

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Rivina humilis, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6887

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Rivina humilis, Shady Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 1023

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Rivina humilis, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 9151

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Rivina humilis, Shady Trail, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 1007

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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
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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 white or greenish to pink or purplish 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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