Fuchsia denticulata
Family: Onagraceae
What it is like
An erect twining shrub. It grows to 2.4 m high. It can grow 4.5 m high. The bark comes off in strips. The leaves are large and up to 15 cm long. They are in rings of 3 or 4. The leaves are narrowly oval or sword shaped. They have teeth along the edge and are pointed at the tip. The flowers grow from the axils of the leaves. The flowers form long tubes. The petals are bright red and the sepals fade to cream and green at the tips. The fruit are glossy and green to purple-red.
There are about 100 Fuchsia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It suit hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Bolivia, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit