Small-leafed Fuchsia
Fuchsia microphylla
Family: Onagraceae
What it is like
A bushy shrub. It can also be a climber. It grows 0.6-5 m high. The leaves are opposite and sword shaped. They have a pointed tip and base. The edges of the leaves can be smooth or have teeth. The flowers are white to red-purple tubes.
There are about 100 Fuchsia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-11. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit