Iresine herbstii
COMMON NAME | Bloodleaf, Chicken Gizzard |
TYPE | Low
Foliage |
FAMILY | Amaranthaceae |
NOTES | This
is a short-lived perennial that is often grown as an annual. In its native
habitat, it may grow to 5’ tall with spread to 3’ wide. Red stems and oval purple-red
leaves (to 4” long) with notched tips and light red veins. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Brazil, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Forest
borders and along forest paths |
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