Varronia globosa explained

Varronia globosa is a flowering plant. An evergreen shrub it is a short-lived perennial.^[1] It is listed an endangered in Florida.^[2] It has white flowers and red berries.

In 1807, Philip Miller described it as globular-spiked varronia.^[3]

In 1974, a specimen held at the Smithsonian was collected from Northeast Brazil.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS). www.fnps.org.
2. Web site: Varronia globosa - Species Details. Atlas of Florida Plants.
3. Web site: The Gardener and Botanist's Dictionary: Containing the Best and Newest Methods of Cultivating and Improving the Kitchen, Fruit and Flower Garden .... Philip. Miller. July 21, 1807. F.C. and J. Rivington. Google Books.
4. Web site: Varronia globosa Jacq.. Smithsonian Institution.