Bloodberry

Varronia globosa
(Butterfly-sageCuracao Bush)
Español: Citrón
Background shrub.

Tolerance

Tolerant of inundation with brackish water



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Considertions

Can become weedy in the right conditions.

Wildlife

Birds and other wildlife consume food. Attracts various pollinators especially bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Old fields, open areas, edges of hammocks.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Showy fruits
  • Attracts butterflies including malachite, atala, and daggerwinds (Haehle and Brookstone 1999).