Species
Miconia alternifolia
(Griseb.) Alain
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Taxonomy
Family
Melastomataceae
Genus
Miconia
Species
Miconia alternifolia
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Acinodendron alternifoliumCatachaenia parvifloraMiconia grisebachiiCatachaenia alternifolia
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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