Appearance
Pigeonberry is an erect, vine-like herb, reaching a height of 0.4–2 m. The leaves of this evergreen perennial are up to 15 cm wide and 9 cm, with a petiole 1–11 cm in length.Flowers are on racemes 4–15 cm long with a peduncle 1–5 cm in length and pedicels 2–8 mm long. Sepals are 1.5–3.5 mm in length and white or green to pink or purplish. The fruit is a glossy, bright red berry 2.5–5 mm in diameter.
Naming
Common names include pigeonberry, rougeplant, baby peppers, bloodberry, and coralito. The specific epithet means "dwarfish" or "lowly" in Latin, referring to the plant's short stature.Habitat
"Rivinia humilis" can be found in forests, thickets, shell middens, hammocks, roadsides, and disturbed areas at elevations from sea level to 1,700 m. It requires less than partial sun and is tolerant of full shade. It is also tolerant of salt spray and saline soils.References:
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