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Chiococca alba, David's Milkberry, West Indian Milkberry, West Indian Snowberry

Chiococca alba

David's Milkberry, West Indian Milkberry, West Indian Snowberry
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Florida
USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Vine or creeper plant

Semi-shade

Shade

Moderate water

Regular water

Yellow, orange flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Chiococca alba is an evergreen woody vine or scrambling shrub that often grows on other vegetation and may reach a height of 6 m (20 ft).

Chiococca alba is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental for its dark green, evergreen foliage and white drupes. It is used in espalier and grown on trellises.

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