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  6. Petiveria Family
  7. Rivina
  8. Pigeonberry

species 35,605 observations

Pigeonberry

Rivina humilis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

13 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Omnivorous Platynota Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it White-winged Dove, Plain Chachalaca, Tropical Plushback, Northern Cardinal 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, White Peacock, Eufala Skipper, Scarlet Hover Fly 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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