Fuchsias

Fuchsias have their origins in subtropical America and parts of New Zealand, but haven been cultivated widely. They were named after Leonard Fuchs (1501-1566), a German herbalist. There are about 100 different species of that genus which belongs to the family of Onagraceae.[1]

Fuchsias are shrubby plants or small trees with oval leaves and red, pink or purple trumpet-shaped flowers[2]. The flowers consist of four, commonly spreading, sepals, and four, normally erect, petals.[3]

Fuchsia corymbiflora (syn. Fuchsia boliviana) at the San Francisco Botanical Garden.

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[1] “Fuchsia,” World Encyclopedia. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Fuchsia.aspx#1

[2] Ibid.

[3] Michael Allaby, “Fuchsia,” A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Fuchsia.aspx#3