Coprosma ochracea

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Coprosma ochracea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species: C. ochracea
Binomial name
Coprosma ochracea

Coprosma ochracea, is a shrub that is native to Hawaii. A member of the coffee family, it bears bright red or orange berries. The Hawaii Island Thrush eat its fruits and spread the seeds. Some people use the berries as laxative.[1]

References

  1. From a sign at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA, read on 31.10.2013
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