Rivina

Translingual

Etymology

Named in honour of German botanist Augustus Quirinus Rivinus (1652-1723).

Proper noun

Rivina f

A taxonomic genus within the family Petiveriaceae – including the pigeonberry.

Usage notes

Formerly often placed in family Phytolaccaceae.

Hyponyms

(genus): Rivina humilis (pigeonberry) - type species; Rivina brasiliensis - other accepted species

References

Rivina on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Rivina on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Rivina on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Rivina at Plants of the World Online
Rivina at Tropicos

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