Bastard Hogberry (Margaritaria nobilis)
Description
Margaritaria nobilis, also known as bastard hogberry, is a fruit-bearing plant found in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the West Indies. The fruit is a bright iridescent blue color, resulting from a complex surface structure which interferes with light waves.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Phyllanthaceae
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Genus: Margaritaria
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