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Duranta erecta
Golden DewdropShrub
Duranta erecta is a species of flowering shrub in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native from Mexico to South America and the Caribbean. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens throughout the world, and has become naturalized in many places. Common names include golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, and skyflower.
FamilyVerbenaceae
GenusDuranta
NativeCaribbean
LifespanPerennial
Synonyms
Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Duranta erecta.