Transformational Gardening


Partridge Berry (Checkerberry, Squaw Vine, Deer Berry, Winter Clover) (Mitchella repens): Images

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July 28, 2009 Southeastern, New Hampshire Ground-hugging perennial herb. Creeps along the ground with vinelike stems. Plant under 2 inches tall. Dark green (somewhat shiny) and opposite leaves. Leaves less than 1 inch in length. White flower pairs give rise to 1/2-inch, red fruit with two eyes (indentations) on the side of the fruit. Fruit is not sweet.
August 10, 2009 Southeastern, New Hampshire Better pictures taken using new iPhone 3GS 3 Megapixel camera.
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June 17, 2010 Southeastern, New Hampshire Partridge Berry flowers.
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April 14, 2011 Southeastern, New Hampshire Early Spring Partridge Berry leaves. Notice that there are two sets of opposite leaves.
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June 21, 2012 Southeastern, New Hampshire