Chironia linoides

Common names: Flax-Leaved Chironia, Christmas Berry

Genus: Chironia

Species: Chironia linoides

Class: Pentandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Chironia

Modern Species: Chironia linoides

Modern Family: gentianaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: red

Season: late sumer

Native Region: S Africa, Madagascar

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum