| Malpighia coccigera | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus: | Malpighia |
| Species: | M. coccigera |
| Binomial name | |
| Malpighia coccigera L. |
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Malpighia coccigera is a species of flowering plant in the nance family, Malpighiaceae, that is native to the Caribbean. It is commonly known as Dwarf Holly due to the shape of its leaves, but is not a true holly (genus Ilex). Its white flowers are followed by red berries, which are technically drupes. The fruit are favorite by birds that disperse the seeds through droppings. It is grown as an ornamental plant and often used to make bonsai.
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