x colensoi has been determined to be naturally occurring hybrid between F. In New Zealand and Tahiti, section Skinnera now consists of only three species ( F. Berry (Wisconsin State Herbarium), recognize almost 110 species organized into twelve sections. Breedlove (University of California) and Prof. More recent scientific publications, especially those by botanists Dr. Felix Munz in his The Genus Fuchsia classified the genus into seven sections of 100 species. A small additional number are found on Hispaniola (two species), in New Zealand (three species) and on Tahiti (one species). The majority of fuchsia species are native to Central and South America. Many people describe the fruit as having a subtle grape flavor spiced with black pepper. The ovary is inferior and the fruit is a small (5–25 mm) dark reddish green, deep red, or deep purple, edible berry, containing numerous very small seeds. A few have yellowish tones, and recent hybrids have added the colour white in various combinations. They have four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals in many species the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and orange. The flowers are very decorative, pendulous "teardrop" shape, borne in profusion throughout the summer and autumn, and all year in tropical species. Most fuchsias are shrubs from 0.2–4 m (8 in–13 ft 1 in) tall, but one New Zealand species, Kotukutuku ( Fuchsia excorticata), is unusual in the genus in being a tree, growing up to 12–15 metres (39–49 ft) tall.įuchsia leaves are opposite or in whorls of 3–5, simple lanceolate and usually have serrated margins (entire in some species), 1–25 cm long, and can be either deciduous or evergreen, depending on the species. The vast majority are native to South America, but with a few occurring north through Central America to Mexico, and also several from New Zealand to Tahiti One species, Fuchsia magellanica, extends as far as the southern tip of South America, occurring on Tierra del Fuego in the cool temperate zone, but the majority are tropical or subtropical. Bronze medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 1991.There are currently almost 110 recognized species of Fuchsia. This is an excellent wine to serve with soft cheeses, cured cheeses, fois gras, liver pastes and dried fruits. Recommended serving at a temperature of 16 to 18✬ #ASIAN NAME PRONOUNCED TINCTA FULL#Beautifully soft and round in the mouth, which is full of ripe fig flavors. Complex nose, full of ripe aromas and touches especiados / nuances of nuts, caramel and delicate oak on a background of rich fruit and greedy. Tinta Roriz,Touriga Franca,Touriga NacionalĪttractive tawny colour with amber halo. Croft have always maintained considerable stocks in reserve for their 10 Year Old and as a result, it has an excellent balance and concentration of flavours and aromas which greatly appeals to the connoisseur. Long ageing in casks in the cool and dark lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia gives it a combination of rich mellow fruit coupled with slight nuttiness. Croft 10 Year Old is a blend of different years, aged for an average of 10 years in oak casks, then bottled for immediate drinking.
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