Rivina

Translingual

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Rivina f

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

Usage notes

The most modern treatments place Rivina in family Petiveriaceae.

Hyponyms

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

References

Rivina on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Rivina on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Rivina on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Rivina at The Plant List

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