This plant is found in open and close tropical savannah areas. It takes the form of a low-growing, multi-stemmed bush, which may grow to several metres in height. It is easily mistaken for a weed, not unlike lantana in appearance. The leaves grow alternately along the stem and are abound 5 cm long and 3 cm wide, and have prominent light coloured veins. Flowers are tiny and yellow to cream in colour.During the wet season, Ragah bears masses of very small white berries which are about the size of a pea. They are found in clusters along . . .
Ragah, White Raisin
Flueggea virosa
Leaf Structures
Leaf Structure Legend

Alternate Leaf Structure

Opposite Leaf Structure

Trifoliate Leaf Structure

Tri-Lobed

Lance Like

Elongated, ribbon like

Serrated or saw edged

Oval Shaped Leaf

Heart Shaped

Terminal Bud

Mid Rib
Coast Line / Vegetation / Ragah, White Raisin