Fuchsia microphylla subsp. hemsleyana
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFuchsia microphylla, also known as small leaf fuchsia and small-leaved fuchsia, is a flowering shrub in the family Onagraceae. The specific epithet (microphylla) was named for the plant's small (micro) leaves (phylla).
Description
A shrub.
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Edible Uses
The plant is grown as an ornamental and the berries are collected locally and eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Panama,
Notes
There are about 100 Fuchsia species.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 105 (As Fuchsia hemsleyana)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Fuchsia hemsleyana)
