Globeberry
Botanical name: Ibervillea
Globeberry
Botanical name: Ibervillea
Description
The globeberry genus contains vines originating from the Americas. The Latin name of the genus, Ibervillea, honors Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, the founder of the French colony of Louisiana. These plants produce gourds, but they are not edible. Some species are grown ornamentally for their colorful fruit and insect-attracting flowers. 
Species of Globeberry
Balsam gourd
Balsam gourd (Ibervillea lindheimeri) is a perennial deciduous vine whose small yellow flowers bloom from spring to fall attracting bees and butterflies. It produces fruit in fall with big red berries that attract a variety of birds. It will thrive in partial sun to shade in sandy well-drained soil.
Slimlobe globeberry
The slimlobe globeberry genus contains vines originating from the Americas. The Latin name of the genus, Ibervillea, honors Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, the founder of the French colony of Louisiana. These plants produce gourds, but they are not edible. Some species are grown ornamentally for their colorful fruit and insect-attracting flowers.
Ibervillea sonorae
The ibervillea sonorae genus contains vines originating from the Americas. The Latin name of the genus, Ibervillea, honors Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, the founder of the French colony of Louisiana. These plants produce gourds, but they are not edible. Some species are grown ornamentally for their colorful fruit and insect-attracting flowers.
Scientific Classification
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